Fire

Spring 2023 Wildfire

Crews fight fire with fire near Sturgeon Lake during hazard reduction burns

Fire Ethan Montague - Apr. 9, 2025

The Grande Prairie Forest Area remains fire free this season; however, controlled burning is underway in Sturgeon Lake to reduce the fire danger for the community.

County of GP asks residents to help keep season fire-free through burn permits

Fire Ethan Montague - Apr. 7, 2025

The Grande Prairie Forest Area has officially entered the second month of fire season, and while fire danger remains "low" in the region, the County of GP is reminding residents that fire permits are required to help keep fire season, fire-free.

County of GP encouraging FireSmart practices as fire danger remains “low” in Forest Area

Fire Ethan Montague - Mar. 27, 2025

Grande Prairie's fire season has had a quiet start, and the County is encouraging residents to keep it that way.

Regional Fire Service responds to motel fire in Clairmont

Fire Ethan Montague - Mar. 25, 2025

Members of the County Regional Fire Service responded to reports of a structure fire at the Motel 6 in Clairmont over the weekend.

City of GP will apply for Phase Two FRIAA grant to support wildfire mitigation

Fire Ethan Montague - Mar. 14, 2025

Grande Prairie City Council has approved applying for Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta Grants for the 2025 wildfire season.

County of GP encourages residents to prepare emergency kits for 2025 wildfire season

Fire Ethan Montague - Mar. 12, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie is once again encouraging residents to prepare emergency kits now that fire season is officially underway.

Education among key priorities for County of GP ahead of 2025 wildfire season

Fire Ethan Montague - Mar. 4, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie has received the Regional Fire Service's 2024 Annual Report, which identifies several key difference-makers for the county to be mindful of ahead of the 2025 wildfire season.

GPFD’s “Camp F.I.R.E.” encourages young women to consider careers in emergency response

Fire Ethan Montague - Feb. 26, 2025

The Grande Prairie Fire Department has opened up applications for the return of their Camp F.I.R.E. initiative.

Province commits $585K to enhance municipal fire services

Fire Ethan Montague - Feb. 24, 2025

The Government of Alberta is providing $585K in support of municipal fire services across the province, including Grande Prairie.

Avondale home demolished due to safety concerns following fire

Fire Ethan Montague - Jan. 29, 2025

The City of Grande Prairie has issued an update regarding yesterday's house fire at a residence along 102nd Avenue in the Avondale area.

GPFD responding to house fire near downtown core

Fire Ethan Montague - Jan. 28, 2025

The Grande Prairie Fire Department is on scene at a house fire in a residence along 102nd Avenue, north of the downtown core.

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