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More active wildfires in Grande Prairie Forest Management Area

Oct 18, 2022 | 12:30 PM

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry says there are currently five active wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Management Area.

Four are listed as being under control and one is listed as being held.

Since the start of the wildfire season on March 1st, there have been 78 wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forst Management area, which have burned over 100 hectares of land.

The wildfire hazard rating in the area is currently high.