Grande Prairie Area Update (64)

The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is LOW due to recent and expected rain. A fire can still ignite but is not expected to spread to deeper vegetation layers or larger fuels, such as trees. Report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

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Wildfire Information

Since January 1, 2024, 32 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning nearly 175.93 hectares.

The Kleskun Creek Fire (GCU 007) is 1,298 hectares and is under control. GCU 007 wildfire is now classified as under control which means that firefighters have the fire fully contained and it is not expected to grow. To learn more about wildfire classifications, click here.

Firefighting crews continue to work with pump hose and hand tools to extinguish this fire putting out pre-identified hotspots within the perimeter.

GWF029 This wildfire started 13 km northwest of the town of Valhalla. This wildfire is now listed as under control at 93 hectares. Two firefighting crews continue to work with pump hose and hand tools to extinguish this fire putting hotspots within the perimeter.

2023 carryover wildfires

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

Report wildfires 2022

When having a campfire, keep it small, safe and always attended. When you are leaving the site or going to bed, your campfire must be extinguished. Soak it, stir up the ashes, soak it again to ensure it is out. A campfire is out when you can no longer feel heat from the ashes.

Safe campfire

Please check albertafirebans.ca daily for detailed information about restrictions and bans in your location including the Forest Protection Area (FPA), municipalities and provincial parks.

Fire permits

Before you burn it, get a fire permit. Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you're burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire. 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

View a video fire permits about by clicking here

The FireSmart Home Ignition Zone identifies 3 priority areas that must be managed to reduce the wildfire threat to your home. While the Immediate zone is the most critical, builders and landscapers should focus on reducing the risks in each of the 3 zones.
FireSmart Canada has also developed a FREE one-hour course for those who are getting started with FireSmart. Click here to learn more. To learn more on how you can protect your home and structures from wildfire, visit firesmartcanada.ca or click here to watch videos.

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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.

To view wildfires on a map, download the AB Wildfire App or visit the Alberta Wildfire

Status Dashboard

The Forest Protection Area is divided into 10 forest areas. Find the latest updates for each area here or subscribe to receive them in your inbox.

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 June 5, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca