Grande Prairie Area Update (52)

The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is HIGH

Smoke from wildfires in the northern areas of the province and British Columbia is pushing south into the Grande Prairie area. Firesmoke.ca is an online tool that tracks wildfire smoke. Visit this site to view where the smoke is coming from and how long it is expected to linger. If you have health related concerns, please call Health Link at 811.

Wildfire information

Since January 1, 2024, 36 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning nearly 176 hectares. All of the 2024 wildfires have been extinguished in the Grande Prairie Forest area.

2023 carryover wildfires

There is currently one carryover fire still from the 2023 wildfire season. GWF-018 2023 is listed as under control. Areas of this wildfire have remaining hotspots and are being monitored by firefighters.

Fire permits

Albertans can request a free fire permit by contacting your local forestry office or using the new, convenient online Fire Permit Portal. Anyone living outside the FPA can contact their municipality for information about local fire permit requirements.

County West / Grovedale - (780) 814-1648
Spirit River - (780) 814-1983
Valleyview - (780) 524-6576

View a video about fire permits by clicking here

Fireworks and exploding targets create hot debris when they are detonated, which can cause a wildfire when it lands in vegetation, like dry grass or brush. Albertans who plan on setting off fireworks in the Forest Protection Area (FPA), must get written permission from a Forest Officer at your local forest area office Anyone who sets off fireworks without written permission could face a fine of $600.
Fireworks fact sheet.

Flames and radiant heat can break the glass in a window and allow fire to enter the interior of a home. Gaps at the top, bottom and edges of exterior doors (front door, garage door, etc.) can allow embers to enter and ignite combustible materials within the home and garage.

To learn more, check out this FireSmart fact sheet: windows and doors

When wildfire danger is low to moderate, updates will be issued weekly. However, when the danger escalates to high or extreme levels, updates will be provided daily if fires are active and/ or out of control.

Expect your next wildfire update on July 7, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca