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Extreme wildfire danger
The wildfire danger is extreme in the Grande Prairie Forest Area due to hot, dry and windy conditions. A wildfire will ignite very easily in these conditions and can quickly grow out of control. Avoid all outdoor activities that have the potential to spark a fire.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 30 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 107 hectares.
Learn more about active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
Wildfire near Kelly Lake, BC.
Alberta Wildfire and the County of Grande Prairie are closely monitoring wildfire G70422 located near Kelly Lake, British Columbia—about 15 kilometers west of the Alberta border. While the wildfire remains in BC, proactive planning is underway should it move into Alberta.
The BC Wildfire Service is actively responding with firefighters, helicopters, air tankers, and heavy equipment. Information on BC wildfires can be found at BC Wildfire.
Residents in the Grande Prairie Forest Area may notice smoke drifting in from this wildfire. For real-time information on smoke location and movement, visit www.firesmoke.ca. If you have health concerns related to smoke exposure, contact Alberta Health Link.
Fire ban
A fire ban is now 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.
Industry Liaison
The Grande Prairie Forest Area has a dedicated Industry Liaison who works directly with forestry, oil and gas, and other industrial stakeholders to reduce wildfire risk. This role focuses on building strong relationships, sharing wildfire prevention best practices, and supporting the development and implementation of wildfire control plans. Through proactive communication and collaboration, the Industry Liaison helps ensure industry partners are informed, prepared, and aligned with wildfire regulations and safety protocols. This partnership is vital in minimizing wildfire starts and impacts, especially during peak wildfire season.
Contact info
Kassey Zatko
780-538-5327
[email protected]
Published on May 29, 2025 2:01 pm