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Very High wildfire danger
The fire danger remains very high which means that in the event of a wildfire, firefighters are expecting to see an increase in fire behavior. Dry grass and vegetation will ignite easily and a fire will spread rapidly.
To reduce the risk of starting a wildfire, please use caution if you are spending time recreating or working outside. Forest officers will be out patrolling, including over the weekend, to support safe outdoor enjoyment and help protect our forests.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 27 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 10 hectares. There is currently one active wildfire in the Grande Prairie Forest Area:
- GWF-026, located approximately 47 km south of the City of Grande Prairie, is 0.1 hectares in size and is classified as under control. The cause remains under investigation.
The Grande Prairie Forest Area had one new wildfire today at the time of this publication:
- GWF-027 was located approximately 55 km south of the City of Grande Prairie and measured 0.1 hectares in size. It has since been classified as extinguished. The wildfire was human-caused, specifically the result of welding. This serves as an important reminder to avoid 'hot work' like welding during dry conditions whenever possible. If such work is necessary, use extreme caution and ensure firefighting tools and a water source are readily available.
Learn more about active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
Fire ban
A fire ban is 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 effect until conditions improve. To learn more, visit albertafirebans.ca.
Prevent wildfires
Spring wildfires are almost always human-caused. Please do your part and follow these tips to help prevent wildfires:
- To ensure you are being safe while operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV), stop frequently to remove debris from hot spots on your vehicle. Always carry firefighting tools such as a shovel, pail and extinguisher/water pack.
- Before towing any piece of equipment such as a trailer, always ensure your safety chains are not dragging on the pavement. Dragging chains can cause sparks.
- Avoid parking in areas of tall grass as the heat from your vehicle’s muffler can ignite dry grass.
- Use industrial equipment safely. If you plan on using any spark producing machines, you should always work away from dry grass and have a shovel and water source on hand.
- Farming equipment can be high risk in current conditions. Cleaning out debris from hot spots and regularly maintaining equipment will decrease the risk of starting a wildfire.
Find wildfire information
We've updated the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. This interactive map provides wildfire locations, statistics and more in one convenient location. The AB Wildfire Status app remains the best option to view wildfire information on a mobile device.
Contact info
Kassey Zatko
780-538-5327
[email protected]
Published on May 13, 2025 4:16 pm