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By Curtis Galbraith

Wildfires

Wildfire hazard rated extreme in the Grande Prairie Forest Area

Sep 19, 2025 | 2:03 PM

Dry, windy conditions have lifted the wildfire hazard level to extreme in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.

A fire restriction is in place.

Firewatchers say safe wood campfires on private land are still allowed, but outdoor wood fires on public land, any other burning on private land and fireworks and exploding targets are all prohibited.

Hunters are being reminded that campfires are not allowed in what officials call “random backcountry camping areas” but campfires in fire rings on private land are still allowed.

People are being asked to keep their campfires small and to make sure they are completely extinguished.

Farmers are also being asked to keep fire fighting equipment on hand as machinery can start wildfires.

The wildfire near Nose Creek Settlement is classified as being held at 44 hectares. Crews continue to work on that blaze.

The Kiskatinaw River wildfire is still listed as being held at 26,324 hectares.