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Very High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger is very high in the Grande Prairie Forest Area due to dry conditions. Please use caution when working or spending time outdoors, as a fire will ignite easily and spread quickly.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 27 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 10 hectares.
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 place until conditions improve. For details and updates, visit Alberta Fire Bans.
Need a quick reference? The fire ban poster is available to view or print.
Prevent wildfires
Spring wildfires are almost always 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.
- Check your winter burns – Fires started during the winter can smolder underground and reignite in the spring if not fully extinguished. Always ensure your winter burns are completely out.
- 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.
- 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.
- Farming equipment – Cleaning out debris from hot spots and regularly maintaining equipment will decrease the risk of starting a wildfire.
Ready to respond
Call 310-FIRE (3473) to report wildfires immediately. Our fire lookout observers are keeping watch, and firefighting crews are ready with aircraft and heavy equipment to respond quickly to any new wildfires.
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 16, 2025 3:46 pm