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Wildfire update

Grande Prairie Forest Area - April 07, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Low wildfire danger

The fire danger is anticipated to increase as snow melts and dead dry grass and vegetation become exposed. Dry vegetation could catch easily and burn quickly, keep watch of your surroundings when working and recreating outdoors. If you see smoke or flame in the forest and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, there have been no new wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. 

Hazard reduction burning - Sturgeon Lake

Be advised that Alberta Wildfire and the Sturgeon Lake Fire Department are planning to begin burning the grass hazard in the community of Sturgeon Lake on Monday, April 7, 2025. These burning activities are anticipated to continue through April, ending in early May. The burning period will be 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., depending on weather and available firefighters and resources. 

Burning grass removes the fire danger in a controlled environment.

If you're going to burn it, get your permit

Alberta’s wildfire season starts on March 1. This means that fire permits are now required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, except campfires. Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your fire permit by calling your local forestry office:

  • In Grande Prairie, Grovedale or County West, call 780-814-1648
  • In Spirit River, call 780-814-1983
  • In Valleyview, call 780-524-6576

Prevent spring wildfires

To prevent spring wildfires, we urge residents and industry to return to their burn piles and ensure they are fully extinguished. 

  • Spread out the remaining material.
  • Scan the ashes by looking, smelling and carefully feeling with a bare hand for any signs of smoke or heat from the pile.
  • Soak hot spots and stir until they're completely extinguished.
  • Check your burn site multiple times in the coming weeks to ensure it has not reignited.

You can also watch our video on how to prevent spring wildfires.

Contact info

Caroline Charbonneau
780-740-1341
[email protected]

Published on April 7, 2025 9:42 am