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Wildfire update

Grande Prairie Forest Area - June 05, 2025 - 9:00 pm

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

Extreme wildfire danger

The wildfire danger is extreme in the Grande Prairie Forest Area due to hot, dry and windy conditions. A wildfire will ignite very easily in these conditions and can quickly grow out of control. Avoid all outdoor activities that have the potential to spark a fire. 

Wildfire situation

GBZ001 (Kiskatinaw River Wildfire) - Aggressive fire behaviour continues

The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire (GBZ001/G70422), located in the area of Kelly Lake, B.C. The fire is estimated to be 11,553 hectares in size and close to the Alberta border. Smoke is making it difficult to obtain an exact fire perimeter at this time. Alberta Wildfire has deployed two night vision helicopters to support night firefighting operations. 

BC Wildfire Service explains that over the course of the day, the fire has advanced rapidly toward the Alberta border. In Kelly Lake, crews and structure protection personnel are working to extinguish hot spots, and sprinkler systems on structures remain active. Helicopters are bucketing to reduce fire activity and slow progression near Kelly Lake. On Friday, a developing weather system will bring gusts up to 70 km/h leading to aggressive and extreme fire conditions which will challenge resources. For the latest information on this wildfire and others in B.C., visit the BC Wildfire Service website.

The County of Grande Prairie asks that County residents who have not registered their livestock with the County’s Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP) should call 780-532-9727.  They also ask the public to stay clear of the area and allow crews to conduct their work. Staffed checkpoints are in place with barricades and are observing the evacuation area.  

Alberta Wildfire continues to work closely with BC Wildfire Service, the County of Grande Prairie, and the Peace River Regional District in this coordinated effort to manage and contain this large wildfire threatening the region.

A large column of thick smoke rises into the cloudy sky from an active wildfire burning in a forested area. Dense green trees cover the landscape, with a few visible lakes and wetlands below. Wildfire GBZ001 (Kiskatinaw River). Photo taken on June 5.

The County of Grande Prairie issues immediate evacuation order and new evacuation alert

The County of Grande Prairie has issued an evacuation order and a new evacuation alert. For people's safety, it is critical to follow all evacuation orders and alerts issued. Conditions may change rapidly—please stay informed and be prepared. 

Activation of GPREP to assist evacuees

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) has been activated and will be assisting evacuees within the County of Grande Prairie. GPREP updates can be found on their webpage and Facebook page.

Grande Prairie Forest Area statistics

Since January 1, there have been 38 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 115 hectares.

Learn more about active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.

 

Fire ban

A fire ban remains in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Under this ban, all outdoor wood fires are prohibited and existing fire permits are suspended.

Prohibited: 

  • All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public and private land, designated firepits and backyard firepits
  • Barbecue charcoal briquettes
  • Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed: 

  • Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
  • Indoor wood fires
  • Open flame oil devices 

The fire ban will remain in place until conditions improve. For details and updates, visit albertafirebans.ca.

Evacuation preparedness

Have an emergency plan in case you and your family need to evacuate. Individuals and families should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours. Be sure to also plan for your pets and livestock in case of an evacuation. 

  • Evacuation Alert: Issued when there is a potential threat. This gives residents time to prepare to be ready to act quickly by packing essentials, collecting important documents, fueling vehicles, making arrangements for pets and livestock, etc.
  • Evacuation Order: Issued when there is an immediate risk to life or safety. Residents may be directed to leave the area immediately—there may be no time to gather belongings.

Wildfire smoke

Smoke may be visible and settling over our communities. Visit firesmoke.ca to see where the smoke is coming from. 

If you have smoke-related health concerns, call 811 or visit the Alberta Health website. 

Illegal use of drones near wildfires

Flying a drone near or over a wildfire endangers our pilots and forces us to ground aircraft, causing delays in firefighting operations. You could face a hefty fine for putting aircraft and people at risk. Please give our firefighters the space they need to do their jobs safely. 

For more information visit Transport Canada. 

Contact info

Kassey Zatko
780-538-5327
[email protected]

Published on June 5, 2025 9:02 pm