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Wildfire update

Grande Prairie Forest Area - May 20, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

High wildfire danger

The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is currently high. While some rain has fallen, it was not enough to significantly lower the fire danger level. Dry grasses and other vegetation, mixed with warm, windy conditions can drive up the fire danger quickly. 

Wildfires can ignite and spread rapidly under these conditions. Please exercise caution when spending time or working outdoors, as even a small spark may trigger a wildfire.

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 albertafirebans.ca.

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.

A green outdoor sign featuring a cartoon beaver named Bertie Beaver. The sign reads 'Bertie Beaver says FIRE DANGER IS' followed by a vertical fire danger rating scale with five levels. A yellow pointer held by Bertie indicates the current level is 'HIGH.'

Find wildfire information

We've updated the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. This interactive map provides wildfire locations, statistics and more in one convenient location. 

Download the app!

The AB Wildfire Status app remains the best option to view wildfire information on a mobile device. Download it today!

Contact info

Kassey Zatko
780-538-5327
[email protected]

Published on May 20, 2025 3:54 pm