Grande Prairie Area Update

Grande Prairie Area Update September 20, 2022

Posted on Sat, Sep 17, 2022

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The wildfire danger is now LOW for the Grande Prairie Forest Area

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Rain lowers the wildfire danger and the lifts the Fire Advisory for the Grande Prairie Forest Area
 

The  FIRE ADVISORY has been lifted for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Always check albertafirebans.ca daily for detailed information about restrictions and bans in your area.

This wildfire season the Grande Prairie Forest Area saw 71 wildfires burning nearly 98 hectares. For the latest information on wildfires across the province check out the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

Wildfire smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia will continue to drift into the Grande Prairie Forest Area. For more information about these wildfire please visit BC wildfires of note here.


Wildfire Prevention

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Properly maintained and safe use of outdoor equipment and vehicles can greatly reduce the chances of sparking a wildfire. During dry periods, avoid mowing around dead grass and weeds and watch out for rocks near mowing operations; metal blades can strike rocks and create sparks. When working or recreating in the Forest Protection Area, be prepared to extinguish an accidental fire by having water and a shovel. A small fire actioned early may avoid the catastrophic impacts of large severe wildfire. REPORT WILDFIRES call 310-FIRE #FIRE

 

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832 7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

Phone: 1-866-394-3473

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