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High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger across the Grande Prairie Forest Area is high, which means that forest fuels, such as grass and vegetation, are dry and fire risk is serious. Conditions may be challenging for fire suppression efforts. We're expecting high winds in the area. Please use caution while working or 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, 2025 there have been 15 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning a total of 6 hectares (ha). Learn more about wildfire status and view active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
There are 6 active wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area with 5 classified as under control and 1 being held. At this time, no communities are threatened by these wildfires.
If you plan to burn it, get your permit
Alberta’s wildfire season started 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
Winter burn piles can burn deep into the ground and reignite in the spring when dry and windy conditions occur. If you have conducted any burning over the winter, please revisit your burn site to ensure any woody debris is fully extinguished. As we continue to experience warm temperatures and strong winds the grass and other vegetation dries out becoming highly flammable. The area anticipates windy conditions today and tomorrow that could allow for a fast moving wildfire should one occur.
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. Firefighters have successfully burnt close to 30 hectares to date. To learn more, visit hazard reduction burns.
Fire advisory
A fire advisory is in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area due to warm, windy conditions and the dry grass hazard. The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
- Existing fire permits remain valid
- New permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis.
- Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited.
To learn more, visit albertafirebans.ca.
Contact info
Colby Lachance
780-286-4332
[email protected]
Published on April 29, 2025 3:21 pm