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Wildfire update

Grande Prairie Forest Area - June 06, 2025 - 11:30 am

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) - Wildfire crosses into Alberta

Alberta Wildfire and the BC Wildfire Service continue to respond to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire (GBZ001/G70422), located in the area of Kelly Lake, B.C. The fire is estimated to be 11,903 hectares in size. Last night, windy conditions drove this wildfire closer to the Alberta border. Spot fires, which are small fires that start from embers, are now on the Alberta side of the border.

Aggressive fire behaviour is expected again today, with strong south-westerly winds shifting north-west with the passage of a cold front late this afternoon. These dangerous wind conditions are expected to persist through the weekend. Firefighters will face challenging conditions today and throughout the weekend. 

County Regional Fire Service has completed structural protection for properties at risk within the County of Grande Prairie. With the expected increase in fire behaviour, the County has increased staffing, staged aerial and heavy equipment, and is supporting the BC Wildfire Service and Alberta Wildfire as the lead agencies responding to the wildfire.    

Highway 43 is currently open but subject to change if conditions worsen. Please visit 511 Alberta for the most up to date road report.  

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.

Aerial view of a dense forest with a massive plume of smoke rising from an active wildfire. The smoke billows upward, forming towering clouds tinged with orange from the fire below. A large smoke column rises from the Kiskatinaw River wildfire (GBZ001), creating reduced visibility in the area. Photo taken on June 5.

The County of Grande Prairie evacuation order and evacuation alert remain in effect

The County of Grande Prairie currently has both an active evacuation order and evacuation alert in place. For your safety, it's essential to follow all instructions as conditions can change quickly. Stay informed and ready to act.

Activation of GPREP to assist evacuees

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) has been activated and will be assisting evacuees living 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 6, 2025 11:28 am