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High wildfire danger
Fire danger remains high in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. While some rain is in the forecast, rising temperatures later this week are expected to increase wildfire risk. Under current conditions, wildfires can ignite and spread rapidly.
To help prevent wildfires, we encourage everyone to be extra cautious when working in and enjoying the outdoors.
Wildfire situation
Wildfire northwest of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park (GWF028)
Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to wildfire GWF028, located 8 km northwest of Moonshine Lake Provincial Park and 30 km east of Bonanza. Detected on May 22, this wildfire remains classified as out of control and is currently estimated at 97 hectares in size.
Firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment are making progress towards containing the fire. At this time, there is no threat to communities, infrastructure or Provincial Parks.
Cooler temperatures today are expected to provide some short-term relief for firefighting efforts. However, rising temperatures later this week will increase fire danger once again.
Since January 1, there have been 30 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 107 hectares.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction is in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Under this restriction, all outdoor wood fires are banned on public lands.
Prohibited:
- Outdoor wood fires on public lands including backcountry and random camping areas
- Any burning, other than a campfire on private land
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires on private land including provincial campgrounds with a designated fire ring
- Backyard firepits
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.
For details and updates, visit albertafirebans.ca.
Wildfire status definitions
Wildfires are regularly assessed by experts and assigned a status to describe the behaviour of the wildfire, and how it is responding to suppression efforts under current and expected conditions.
For the definitions of terms like out of control (red flame icon), being held (yellow flame icon), and under control (green flame icon), see wildfire status definitions.
Contact info
Kassey Zatko
780-538-5327
[email protected]
Published on May 26, 2025 2:01 pm