Grande Prairie Area Update

Grande Prairie Wildfire Update September 4, 2020

Posted on Fri, Sep 04, 2020

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The fire danger is now MODERATE for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. As we head into the September long weekend, please keep fire safety top of mind. Summer might feel like it’s almost over, but wildfire season does not end until October 31. Visit www.albertafirebans.ca for information on fire advisories, restrictions or bans which may be in place in your area. 

GRANDE PRAIRIE FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE | August 31, 2020 AT 3:30 p.m.

Since March 1, there have been 40 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning more than 22 hectares. For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca. Even with cooler temperatures, wildfires are still a risk at this time of year. Protect Alberta’s forested areas by always remembering to fully extinguish your campfire and report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE.

Hunting Campfire

Off-highway vehicles can start wildfire

The September long weekend marks the beginning of hunting season in many areas across the province. If you choose to drive an off-highway vehicle in Alberta’s forested areas please remember:
  • OHV exhausts can get very hot, reaching temperatures of over 200 Celsius, causing debris caught near the exhaust to become heated. This debris can potentially start a wildfire when it falls to the ground.
  • Before you ride, clean any debris that has built up near the exhaust and muffler, under the seat, in wheel wells and around the engine.
  • Carry a small fire extinguisher, a collapsible shovel and water. These tools can help extinguish a wildfire and safely dispose of hot debris.
 

OHV Hot Spots

BEFORE YOU BURN IT, GET YOUR PERMIT

Do not burn during windy conditions. You must evaluate the weather at your specific location and follow the conditions on your permit. You are responsible if a fire escapes the burn permit area. Extinguish all fire before the permit expires. Contact your local fire guardian or an Agriculture and Forestry office for a permit.

Spirit River                         (780) 814 1983

Valleyview                          (780) 524 6576

County West                      (780) 814 1648

 

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

Mobile: (780) 832 7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

Phone: 1-866-394-3473

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