Grande Prairie Forest Area - July 17, 2026
The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now moderate.
Warmer temperatures and wind have increased the overall wildfire risk. Wildfires can still start under these conditions, particularly in dry areas and when winds are present. Please continue to use caution with outdoor burning, as well as with any work or recreational activities that could spark a wildfire.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires.
Wildfire information
For current wildfire information, including location, status and size, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard
FireSmart
Your actions today can minimize wildfire damage to your home and property tomorrow. Taking steps to implement proactive practices on your farm, ranch and acreage can help reduce the threat of wildfire. See the FireSmart Farm and Acreage Guide to learn more about how to protect your property from wildfires.
Municipal wildfire reporting
Sharing timely information about active wildfires with Albertans is an important part of the Alberta government's approach to wildfire safety. That’s why we’ve enabled municipalities to report wildfires occurring within their borders to have them included on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard and Alberta Wildfire Status app. The blue flame icon indicates a municipal fire. Read the map legend to understand the different flame icons.
Alberta Wildfire is also introducing response type reporting to explain how a wildfire is being managed. Wildfires within Alberta Wildfire’s jurisdiction will be assigned one of three response types:
- Full response: Immediate and aggressive suppression action is taken.
- Modified response: Some suppression action is used to contain a wildfire within a pre-determined boundary.
- Monitored response: The wildfire is observed and assessed.
Click on one of the flame icons on the wildfire map to find the response type information.
Published on July 17, 2026 3:14 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
Find active fire advisories, restrictions, bans, forest closures, off-highway vehicle restrictions and what activities are allowed.
How to choose your campfire site, prepare your campfire and properly extinguish it when you are done.
Contact info
Provincial Information Officer
780-420-1968
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