The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is High. The forest fuels are becoming dry, increasing the risk of human caused wildfire. Warmer temperatures will continue to dry out areas of dead grass. Use extreme caution if you are using an off-highway vehicle (OHV) and take the time to check for debris that may be caught up on your machines very hot exhaust systems.
The Grande Prairie Forest Area has recorded 24 wildfires with a total of Five hectares burned since wildfire season began March 1, 2018.
Throughout the province of Alberta the 2018 wildfire season has seen 600 fires and burned a total of 30,290.27 hectares. See a current map of active wildfires here.
The Forest and Prairie Protection Act include fines up to $287 for abandoning campfires as well as for using fireworks and exploding targets in forested areas. Learn more about updates to the act and fine amounts here.
Remember to do your part to prevent wildfires. Human caused wildfires are 100% preventable.
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Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer
Mobile: (780) 832 7235
kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca