Grande Prairie Forest Area - June 12, 2025 - 6:50 pm
The fire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is high. While parts of the forest area have received some much-needed rain, other areas have seen little to no rain, and conditions remain dry in many places. As a result, the overall fire danger has not significantly decreased.
Current conditions can still allow wildfires to ignite easily and spread quickly. Please continue to use caution when spending time or working outdoors.
Wildfire situation
GWF028 - Blueberry Mountain wildfire by Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
This lightning-caused wildfire remains classified as out of control. As of yesterday, it was estimated at 2,500 hectares in size. Heavy smoke in some areas has made it difficult to obtain an updated perimeter.
The fire guard at Moonshine Lake Provincial Park continues to be maintained by Savanna Fire Department. Happy Valley Fire Department is monitoring for hot spots and sparks crossing the road. Alberta Wildfire continues to respond with firefighting crews, heavy equipment, and aircraft, when smoke conditions allow for safe flight operations. Alberta Parks remains actively involved in supporting the wildfire response in the Moonshine Lake Provincial Park.
Saddle Hills County evacuation order and alert
Saddle Hills County's evacuation order and evacuation alert remain in effect. Moonshine Lake Provincial Park has been evacuated and remains closed.
See Alberta Emergency Alert for evacuation zone information and further details.
Saddle Hills County's Emergency Coordination Centre continues to be operational. If evacuees require assistance, the County requests people call them at (780) 864-2031. For more details, including evacuee information, visit the Saddle Hills County webpage or Facebook page.
Road reports
Silver Valley road (Range Road 95) is now closed from Highway 49 to Township Road 810 due to the wildfire. Please see Saddle Hills County for the most up to date information.
Primary highway information can be found at 511 Alberta.
GBZ001 (Kiskatinaw River wildfire) - Rain boosts firefighting efforts
The fire is estimated at 21,679 hectares and remains classified as out of control. It is burning near the Alberta–British Columbia border, approximately 68 km west of Grande Prairie, in the Kelly Lake area.
Firefighting crews are working on strengthening containment lines, supported by aircraft. Heavy equipment continues working on building fire guards on the northeast side of the fire. These operations are essential for creating tight, secure containment lines that prevent further spread.
For more information on this wildfire and others in B.C., visit the BC Wildfire Service website.
Unified command
Alberta Wildfire, the BC Wildfire Service, and the County of Grande Prairie continue operating under unified command to coordinate efforts in containing this wildfire. This unified command is also working closely with the Peace River Regional District to ensure a coordinated regional response.
County of Grande Prairie evacuation order and alert
The County of Grande Prairie currently has both an evacuation order and an evacuation alert in effect, though some areas have recently been downgraded.
- Alberta residents - for more details, visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website or download the app. For the most up to date information, go to the County of Grande Prairie website or their Facebook page.
- British Columbia residents - visit the Peace River Regional District website or their Facebook page.
Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) assisting evacuees
GPREP remains activated and is assisting evacuees living within the County of Grande Prairie. Updates can be found on the GREP website and Facebook page. Public can also reach GPREP at (780) 830-5002.
Road reports
Please visit 511 Alberta for the most up to date Alberta road reports, and DriveBC for British Columbia roads.
GWF040 - Wildfire south of Grande Prairie
Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to wildfire GWF040, located approximately 78 km south of Grande Prairie and 19 km east of Highway 40. This wildfire is estimated at 370 hectares in size, with firefighting crews, heavy equipment, and aircraft actively working in the area. It remains classified as out of control.
Grande Prairie Forest Area statistics
Since January 1, there have been 40 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning a total of 2,887 hectares.
Learn more about active wildfires, their locations and stats on the interactive map on our wildfire status page.
Fire ban
A fire ban remains 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 on public and private land. This includes campfires in:
- backcountry and random camping areas
- designated campgrounds
- day use areas
- private land
- 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.
Evacuation preparedness
Have an emergency plan in case you and your family need to evacuate. Individuals and families should be prepared to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours. Be sure to also plan for your pets and livestock in case of an evacuation.
- Evacuation alert: Issued when there is a potential threat. This gives residents time to prepare so they are ready to act quickly by packing essentials, collecting important documents, fueling vehicles, making arrangements for pets and livestock, etc.
- Evacuation order: Issued when there is an immediate risk to life or safety. Residents may be directed to leave the area immediately—there may be no time to gather belongings.
Wildfire smoke
Smoke may be visible and settling over our communities. Visit Fire Smoke Canada to see where the smoke is coming from.
If you have smoke-related health concerns, call 811 or visit the Alberta Health website.
Illegal use of drones near wildfires
Flying a drone near or over a wildfire endangers our pilots and forces us to ground aircraft, causing delays in firefighting operations. You could face a hefty fine for putting aircraft and people at risk. Please give our firefighters the space they need to do their jobs safely.
For more information visit Transport Canada.
Published on June 12, 2025 6:52 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Kassey Zatko
780-538-5327
[email protected]