GPFA wildfire danger rating downgraded to moderate

Aug 31, 2026 | 12:32 PM

The wildfire danger rating in the Grande Prairie Forest Area was downgraded over the weekend to moderate.

Firewatchers say although we’ve had warmer weather, vegetation in lots of areas continues to hold moisture; helping prevent wildfires.

A new out of control wildfire (GWF060) was detected the morning of Monday, August 31, and is approximately 0.01 hectares in size. The suspected cause is lightning and is not threatening any communities. Firefighters are fully responding to this blaze.

The fire (GWF058) near the Alberta-B.C. border, south of Township Road 700 at the end of Range Road 133, is also classified as under control and approximately 25 hectares in size.

Crews have successfully contained the blaze and are targeting hotspots until it is fully extinguished.

Alberta Wildfire is also reminding farmers with harvesting operations picking up, to make sure equipment is well maintained to reduce sparking and overheating of machinery, which can lead to creating a wildfire. They suggest to always have firefighting equipment on hand like a fire extinguisher, shovel, and water, as well as to let machinery cool off on hot days with periodic breaks.

You can keep up to date with all wildfire information in the province by using the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

by Erika Rolling