Since January 1, 2022 there have been
21 wildfires burning nearly seven hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest
Area. There are currently four active
wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Two are classified as being
held and two are under control. For more information on the current
wildfire situation across the province of Alberta visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca. When travelling on an off highway
vehicle (OHV) stop regularly and check around the exhaust and wheel wells
for any buildup of flammable material, especially after passing through
tall grass or muskeg. When traveling through the Forest Protection Area during the fire season,
carry a shovel or an axe and a receptacle of at least 5 litres liquid
capacity. CAMPFIRE SAFETY We urge everyone to use caution when
working and recreating outdoors. Never leave your campfire unattended. Follow these guidelines to build a safe campfire: wildfire.alberta.ca/prevention/campfire-safety The wildfire dashboard is a new feature that provides
up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This
interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active
wildfires in the province, sizes, locations, suspected causes and more. During fire season, from March 1st to
October 31st, a fire permit is required for any type of outdoor burning
in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta with the exception of a campfire
for cooking or warming. Albertans living or working in the Forest
Protection Area (FPA) of the province can request a free fire permit by
contacting your local forestry office or using the online Fire Permit Portal. County West / Grovedale - (780)
814-1648 For more information: Caroline Charbonneau | Wildfire
Information Officer (780) 740-1341 caroline.charbonneau@gov.ab.ca On behalf of: Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information
Officer Please subscribe to the Grande Prairie Forest Area wildfire update to
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Grande Prairie Forest Area
Wildfire Update - June 6, 2022
The wildfire danger for the Grande
Prairie Forest Area is MODERATE. If you spot smoke or fire in the forest
report it by calling 310-FIRE (3743).
Wildfire
Situation
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Before
you burn it get a permit
Spirit River – (780) 814-1983
Valleyview – (780) 524-6576
