By Kelly Burke, Aug 28, 2023 3:03:02 PM The wildfire danger is now HIGH for the
Grande Prairie Forest Area. There are currently eight wildfires
burning in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. All of these wildfires are
under control (UC). Since January 1, there have been 62
wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area (GPFA), burning nearly
141,400 hectares. Firefighters remain on alert for new
wildfires and continue to monitor existing ones. For more information on
the current wildfire situation, visit Alberta Wildfire Status. Find the latest information on all
active fire advisories check Alberta Fire Bans. GWF018 is
classified as under control (UC) at 49,328 hectares. It is being managed
by the Peace River Forest Area. GWF019 is
known as the Bald Mountain fire. It is classified as under control (UC)
at 19,435 hectares. This wildfire is approximately 17 kilometers west of
Highway 40. GWF027 is
classified as under control (UC) at 54,988 hectares. GWF049 is
located 17 km east of Valleyview and is currently classified as under
control (UC) at 50 hectares. GWF017 & GWF023 - Sturgeon Lake
Complex (GCX001) GWF017 is
classified as under control (UC) at 5,479 hectares. GWF023 is
classified as under control (UC) at 3,889 hectares. GWF035 & GWF038 - Boone Lake
Complex (GCX002) GWF035 is
located 20 km north of Valhalla Center, near the northeast side of Boone
Lake. This wildfire is 872 hectares in size and is classified as under
control (UC). GWF038 is
located 10 km west of Deadwood Lake, in Township 77-10. This wildfire is
7,148 hectares and classified as under control (UC). FIRESMART Are you interested in FireSmart but don't know where to
start? Check out FireSmart101. This free one hour course
identifies the principles of FireSmart that you can adopt for your home.
Mitigating wildfire risk to our homes and neighborhoods is something we
should all be working towards. Fire Permits During wildfire season, you are
required to have a fire permit to burn within the Forest Protection Area
(FPA), with the exception of a campfire. Albertans can request a free fire
permit by contacting their local forestry office or using the online Fire Permit Portal. County West / Grovedale - (780)
814-1648 Wildfire Prevention Wildfire prevention is everyone's
responsibility. Be extra careful with fire and limit the number of human
caused wildfires in our area. Fire and weather conditions can change
quickly, and the public is encouraged to visit Alberta Fire Bans before heading out. For more information contact Kelly Burke Wildfire Information Officer (780) 832-7235 Information line: 1-866-394-3473
Grande Prairie Area Update -
August 28, 2023
Wildfire
Situation
Spirit River – (780) 814-1983
Valleyview – (780) 524-6576
