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.
Provincially in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, there have been 1,119 wildfires, burning a total of 143,439.79 ha. For a map and more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit if you plan on burning in the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire. Anyone living outside the FPA can contact their municipality for information about local fire permit requirements.
Albertans living or working in the Forest Protection Area of the province can request a free fire permit by contacting your local forestry office or using the new, convenient online Fire Permit Portal.
County West / Grovedale - (780) 814-1648
Spirit River - (780) 814-1983
Valleyview - (780) 524-6576
For more information regarding fire permits, you can view our video by clicking here.
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