The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now considered high.  

This is based on factors such as the relative humidity, temperature, precipitation and wind speed. 

Alberta Wildfire is urging people to carry out any forest activities with caution. This includes using off-highway vehicles safely. They say to clean any debris that has built up near the exhaust and muffler, under the seat, in wheel wells and around the engine, as debris can become superheated and start a wildfire when it falls. Carrying a small fire extinguisher, a collapsible shovel and water to help extinguish a wildfire and safely dispose of hot debris is also essential. 

There is still a fire advisory in effect.  

Albertans in the Forest Protection Area can safely enjoy the use of a fire pit in their backyard, charcoal briquettes on a barbecue, or a safe campfire without a permit. What is not allowed is burning without a permit and unsafe or unattended campfires. Permits may not be issued as usual under the advisory.  

Since the wildfire season began on March 1, 19 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area have burned 10 hectares and all been extinguished.