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Wildfire update

Grande Prairie Forest Area - July 23, 2025 - 4:30 pm

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Moderate wildfire danger

The fire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now moderate. 

Cooler temperatures and recent rain have lowered the overall wildfire risk. However, wildfires can still start, especially in dry areas and during windy conditions. Please continue to use caution with outdoor burning, as well as any work or recreational activities that could spark a wildfire.

Wildfire situation

For the most current information on active wildfires, including their locations and stats, visit our interactive wildfire map or download the AB Wildfire Status app.

GWF063 – Wildfire north of the Two Lakes Road is now under control

This wildfire, located approximately 50 km southwest of Grande Prairie and 1 km north of the Two Lakes Road, is now classified as under control. It remains estimated at 40 hectares in size.

GWF028 - The Hamelin Creek wildfire 

The Hamelin Creek wildfire, located near Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, remains classified as being held and is estimated at 5,557 hectares. Firefighters, along with support from heavy equipment and helicopters, continue making steady progress by reinforcing containment lines and extinguishing hot spots. While recent scattered rain has helped, GWF028 continues to burn deep underground. This wildfire was caused by lightning.

For information on Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, please see the Alberta Parks website.

Off-highway vehicles on containment lines

There have been reports of individuals riding off-highway vehicles on wildfire containment lines ("dozer guards"). This is both illegal and dangerous, posing serious risks to public safety and to the safety of firefighters. Wildfire operations are still active in the area, with helicopters and heavy equipment in use. Burnt trees are also highly unstable and can fall without warning. 

For municipality-related updates, including their public safety notice regarding driving off-highway vehicles on containment lines, visit the Saddle Hills County website.

GBZ001 - Kiskatinaw River wildfire

The Kiskatinaw River wildfire, which started in British Columbia on May 28, remains classified as being held. It is estimated at 26,277 hectares in size and is located near the Alberta–British Columbia border, about 68 km west of Grande Prairie. Lightning was determined to be the cause of this wildfire.

The BC Wildfire Service is leading the response to this wildfire, with Alberta Wildfire providing support as needed.

For more information on this wildfire and others in B.C., visit the BC Wildfire Service website.

Grande Prairie Forest Area statistics

Since January 1, there have been 79 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 5,871 hectares.

Fire advisory

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

Under this advisory:

  • Existing fire permits are valid. Remember fire permits are not valid in winds over 12 km/h.
  • New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
  • Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire is prohibited.

Prevent wildfires 

Many wildfires are human-caused. Please do your part and follow these tips to help prevent wildfires:

  • Off-highway vehicles – Stop frequently and remove debris build-up from your machine's hot spots. Carry firefighting equipment such as a shovel, water pack or fire extinguisher.
  • Safe trailering – Before towing, always ensure your safety chains are crossed under the hitch and are not dragging. Dragging chains can cause sparks that can lead to the start of a wildfire.
  • Farming equipment – Cleaning out debris from hot spots and regularly maintaining equipment will decrease the risk of starting a wildfire.
  • Don’t park in tall grass – The heat from your vehicle’s muffler can ignite dry grass. Always park on bare ground or gravel.
  • Use equipment safely – Operate spark-producing equipment away from dry grass and always have a shovel and water source on hand.

 

Contact info

Kassey Zatko
780-538-5327
[email protected]

Published on July 23, 2025 4:33 pm