The County of Grande Prairie has confirmed the Kleskun Creek Wildfire near Teepee Creek is now considered “extinguished.”
According to the County, combined efforts with the Regional Fire Service, Alberta Wildfire, and favourable weather conditions have led to the blaze being completely put out, posing no further risk to the area.
Officials maintain that they are “confident” there are no more hot spots within the perimeter; however, the area will continue to be monitored in the coming months, and residents are encouraged to report any signs of smoke by calling 9-1-1.
The fire service first responded to the blaze on May 10th of this year, before the flames consumed 1,298 hectares of land, extending into the forest protection area in the MD of Greenview on the east side of Smoky River, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents in the County and MD.
Numerous fire service agencies from around the region offered support during the incident including those from the MD of Greenview, the MD of Smoky River, the Town of Slave Lake, the City of Grande Prairie, and Big Lakes County.