Grande Prairie Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area remains MODERATE.

A fire restriction is in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area.

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Wildfire information

Since January 1, 2024, 24 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning over 85 hectares.

2023 carryover wildfires

There are currently three carryover fires from the 2023 wildfire season. All carryover wildfires are listed as under control. A high-level infrared scan is planned this week, weather permitting, to determine if there are any hot spots remaining before these are determined extinguished.

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Hazard Reduction Burn

Conditions were again favorable with more great progress and hard work from everyone involved this past weekend. To date over 50 hectares of dead grass have been removed from around the community. Removing fine fuel loading along ditches, open fields, trails and other recreation areas will lessen the risk of man-caused fires and help protect homes and community infrastructure from future wildfires.

April 25 Mop up

Fire Restriction wide-1

A fire restriction is in effect for all of the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, excluding the Calgary Forest Area.

Under this restriction:
- Existing fire permits are restricted, suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds are allowed.

Prohibited on public lands, including backcountry and random camping areas:
- All outdoor wood fires.
- Fires fueled exclusively by charcoal briquettes.
- The use of fireworks and exploding targets.

Allowed in designated campgrounds on private and public land, designated day use areas and on privately owned land:
- Safe wood campfires.
- Backyard fire pits, charcoal briquette barbeques.
- Propane/ natural gas-powered appliances CSA approved or UL certified.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
For more information: Fire Restriction Fact Sheet

The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Stay informed on fire restrictions and fire bans in your area bay checking www.albertafirebans.ca

Download the FireSmart Begins at Home app. This app engages homeowners in voluntary wildfire mitigation activities through a self-conducted home assessment. The app guides users through a series of questions to help identify specific actions that may reduce the impact of wildfires on homes and properties.

Available for Apple and Android.

Fire permits

Before you burn it, get a fire permit. Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. Anyone living outside the Forest Protection Area 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!

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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

During times of low to moderate wildfire danger, 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 May 3, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca