A fire ban is in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Under this ban, all outdoor wood fires are prohibited and existing fire permits are suspended. 

Fire Bans are also in effect for Saddle Hills County, Birch Hills County, and the MD of Spirit River #133.

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 effect until conditions improve. To learn more, visit albertafirebans.ca.

Wildfire situation

Since January 1 there have been 24 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning a total of 9.49 hectares (ha). The Grande Prairie Forest area currently has one wildfire, GWF024, which is under control.

Firefighters often respond to ‘hot work’ wildfires this time year, which can include lawnmowers, welders and grinders causing sparks or machinery producing hot exhaust or friction. The public and industry are urged to keep watch of their surroundings, and keep sufficient water and firefighting equipment nearby when working or recreating outdoors. If possible, limit high risk activities during windy and elevated fire danger days to prevent wildfires. Otherwise, consider these activities early in the morning or late in the evening, when conditions are less favorable for a wildfire.

Understanding fire danger

The fire danger is based on the Canadian Fire Weather Index (FWI) System and is a widely used tool that provides a numerical rating of the potential fire intensity in forested areas. It gives firefighters a better picture of how likely a forest fire is to start, spread, and how intense it could be. 

Find information and maps forecasting how conditions are expected to influence fire behaviour in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta here.

Find wildfire information

The Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard has been updated. This interactive map and display provides wildfire locations, statistics and more in one convenient location. 

The AB Wildfire Status app remains the best option to view wildfire information on a mobile device.  
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