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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
Alberta Wildfire and the Sturgeon Lake Fire Department continue hazard reduction burning in the community of Sturgeon Lake this week and anticipate the project to continue through April, ending in early May. The burning period will be 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Firefighters have successfully burnt 8.38 hectares up to now with 80-100 per cent consumption of fuels this week.
Hazard reduction burns are important, reducing accumulated dry vegetation that could ignite under hot windy conditions and threaten homes and other important infrastructure. These burns are conducted under the careful watch of wildfire specialists and only ignited when firefighters and resources are sufficient and weather conditions are favorable.
The Sturgeon Lake Fire Department and AB Wildfire are burning dead dry vegetation in the community to reduce the risk of wildfire (April 7, 2025).
If you plan 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 9, 2025 11:28 am