Grande Prairie Forest Area - June 12, 2025 - 10:20 am

Wildfire situation

GWF028 - Blueberry Mountain wildfire by Moonshine Lake Provincial Park

This wildfire remains classified as out of control and is estimated at 2,500 hectares in size. Fire activity continues on multiple sides of the fire, including the east side, which is within the boundaries of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. However, growth in that direction has slowed, thanks to a fire guard constructed by Saddle Hills County heavy equipment crews and patrolled by their local fire departments. The Savanna Fire Department remains standing by to protect structures if needed, while the Blueberry and Happy Valley Fire Departments are actively supporting firefighting operations in the area. Alberta Parks remains actively involved in supporting the wildfire response.

Alberta Wildfire continues to respond with firefighting crews, heavy equipment, and aircraft, when smoke conditions allow for safe flight operations.

Saddle Hills County evacuation order and alert 

Saddle Hills County's evacuation order and evacuation alert remain in effect. Moonshine Lake Provincial Park has been evacuated and remains closed.

See Alberta Emergency Alert for evacuation zone information and further details.  

Saddle Hills County's Emergency Coordination Centre continues to be operational. If evacuees require assistance, the Saddle Hills County requests people call them at (780) 864-2031. For more details, including evacuee information, visit the Saddle Hills County webpage or Facebook page.  

Road reports

Silver Valley road (Range Rd 95) is now closed from Hwy 49 to Township Rd 810 due to the wildfire. Please see Saddle Hills County for the most up to date info.

Primary highway information can be found at 511 Alberta.

GWF040 - Evacuation order lifted and Forestry Truck Road opened

Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to wildfire GWF040, located approximately 78 km south of Grande Prairie and 19 km east of Highway 40. The wildfire is estimated at 370 hectares in size, with firefighting crews, heavy equipment, and aircraft actively working in the area.

M.D. of Greenview evacuation order lifted

The M.D. of Greenview has lifted their evacuation order in the area of GWF040.

Forestry Trunk Road now open

The M.D. of Greenview advises that the Forestry Trunk Road is now open to industry and the public. Please use caution when travelling in the area as there is still active firefighting operations in the area

Alberta Wildfire and Greenview Fire-Rescue will continue to monitor the area closely. We thank the public and our industry partners for their patience and cooperation throughout this event.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit check the M.D. of Greenview’s webpage and their Facebook page.

Kiskatinaw River wildfire (GBZ001)

Alberta Wildfire, the BC Wildfire Service, and the County of Grande Prairie continue operating under unified command to coordinate efforts in containing the Kiskatinaw River wildfire (GBZ001/G70422) which remains classified as out of control. This unified command is also working closely with the Peace River Regional District to ensure a coordinated regional response. The fire is estimated to be 21,679 hectares in size.

The wildfire did not experience any growth overnight. We are expecting reduced fire behavior today due to lower temperatures and higher humidity. A low-pressure system off the coast of B.C. is expected to bring several days of steady precipitation to the Dawson Creek Zone. While the exact location and total rainfall remain uncertain, some precipitation is likely in the wildfire area. Drying conditions are expected to return by late Sunday afternoon and continue into Monday.

Night operations were successful last night on this wildfire. Firefighting crews conducted operations on hot spots and carried out small-scale hand ignitions to remove unburnt fuel. Structure protection personnel remain active 24 hours a day in the Kelly Lake area.

On the northeast side of the wildfire, crews will continue working with multiple dozer groups to build fire guard. An additional crew will carry out small-scale hand ignitions, which help remove pockets of unburned vegetation and strengthen the containment line.

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

County of Grande Prairie evacuation order and alert 

The County of Grande Prairie has an evacuation order and an evacuation alert in effect.  For your safety, it's critical to follow all evacuation instructions, as wildfire conditions can change rapidly. Stay informed and be prepared to act immediately.

• Alberta residents - for more details, visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website or download the app. Detailed updates are also available on the County of Grande Prairie website and Facebook page.
• British Columbia residents - visit the Peace River Regional District website or their Facebook page.

Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) assisting evacuees

GPREP remains activated and is assisting evacuees living within the County of Grande Prairie. Updates can be found on the GREP website and Facebook page. Public can also reach GPREP at (780) 830-5002.

Road reports

Highway 43 is currently open but could close if conditions worsen. Please visit 511 Alberta for the most up to date Alberta road reports, and DriveBC for British Columbia roads. 

Grande Prairie Forest Area statistics

Since January 1, there have been 40 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 2,887 hectares.

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

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 so they are 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 Fire Smoke Canada 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]