Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have resulted in low fire danger across the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Despite this, fires can still ignite under the right conditions. Please continue to be cautious during any activity that can cause a spark.
Long weekend message
As Albertans enjoy the last long weekend of summer, there are several ways you can help prevent human-caused wildfires:
- Keep campfires small, safe and under control. Never leave a fire unattended. Before you leave your site or turn in for the night, soak your campfire with water, stir the ashes and soak it again until it is cool to the touch.
- Before travelling, check Fire Bans in Alberta Parks and Alberta Fire Bans for your destination to confirm whether campfires are permitted and whether any additional restrictions are in place.
Wildfire situation
Wildfire GWF058
Wildfire GWF058 is classified as under control and is approximately 25 hectares in size. The wildfire is located near the British Columbia border within the Grande Prairie Forest Area, south of Township Road 700 at the end of Range Road 133.
Firefighters are continuing to monitor the wildfire for any changes and will respond as needed. Cooler weather and scattered rain showers has helped suppression efforts.
For more wildfire information across Alberta, including location, status and size, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Harvesting operations
To operate safely in the forest area we recommend:
- Maintaining your equipment by continuously inspecting for any wear and tear
- Ensuring machine parts are well lubricated to reduce sparking potential
- Checking fluid levels on equipment like oil, coolant and other fluids to avoid overheating the engine components
- Stopping often to cool machines down during hot days
- Acknowledging that hay bales can spontaneously combust under hot and dry conditions. To avoid accidently starting a wildfire consider baling outside the peak burning hours of (3 to 7 pm) as this is when wildfires are more likely to occur and spread quickly
- Always carry firefighting equipment with you like a fire extinguisher, shovel and water vessel
Hunting season
If you're heading out into the forest to hunt and you're having a campfire, keep your campfires small, safe and always attended. Before leaving the site or going to bed, ensure your campfire is completely extinguished. Soak the fire with water, stir the ashes and soak it again to ensure it’s out. The fire is fully extinguished when you can no longer feel any heat from the ashes. If operating off-highway vehicles, stop often to check for and remove grass or other debris that can build up around your machine’s exhaust and hot spots. Carry firefighting tools such as a shovel, pail and extinguisher.
Contact info
Colby Lachance
780-286-4332
[email protected]
Published on September 4, 2026 1:09 pm