Cool temperatures and rain have reduced the wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area to MODERATE.
Wildfire Situation
There are currently eight wildfires burning in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Since January 1, there have been 69 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area (GPFA), burning nearly 141,410 hectares.
Firefighters remain on alert for new wildfires and continue to monitor existing ones. For more information on the current wildfire situation, visit Alberta Wildfire Status.
For the an accurate forecast of wildfire smoke, go to FIRESMOKE CANADA for hourly ground-level concentration of smoke particles from wildfires.
GWF066 is classified as Under Control (UC) at 12.9 hectares. This wildfire is approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Gundy. Firefighters have been working to extinguish this deep burning ground fire since it started September 17th.
GWF018 is classified as under control (UC) at 49,328 hectares. It is being managed by the Peace River Forest Area.
GWF019 is known as the Bald Mountain fire. It is classified as under control (UC) at 19,435 hectares. This wildfire is approximately 17 kilometers west of Highway 40.
GWF027 is classified as under control (UC) at 54,988 hectares.
GWF017 & GWF023 - Sturgeon Lake Complex (GCX001)
GWF017 is classified as under control (UC) at 5,479 hectares.
GWF023 is classified as under control (UC) at 3,889 hectares.
GWF035 & GWF038 - Boone Lake Complex (GCX002)
GWF035 is located 20 km north of Valhalla Center, near the northeast side of Boone Lake. This wildfire is 872 hectares in size and is classified as under control (UC).
GWF038 is located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake, in Township 77-10. This wildfire is 7,148 hectares and classified as under control (UC).
- Safe wood campfires *
- Backyard fire pits
- Portable propane fire pits
- Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
To view a map of the fire advisory area visit www.albertafirebans.ca
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve. Firefighters thank you for your cooperation.
HUNTING SEASON
Hunting season has begun in areas across Alberta. Hunters please ensure warming and cooking fires are completely extinguished. Keep campfires in safe, non-combustible soils and when you're done with the campfire remember to soak it, stir it and soak it again until it's cool to the touch.
EXPLODING TARGETS AND FIREWORKS
The use of fireworks, exploding targets within the Forest Protection Area (FPA) is prohibited without written permission from a Forest Officer. Written permission is required year-round.
Wildfire Information
Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on reporting wildfire, fire bans and fire updates across the province and much more all on your mobile device.
Available for Apple and Android.
For information contact:
- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Fire Bans
- FireSmart in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
- 511 Road Reports
- Emergency Preparation
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