Update #4: Overnight progress made in Deer Ridge Estates Wildfire

Date: May 5, 2025

Monday, May 5, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – County Regional Fire Service and Alberta Wildfire continue their work to contain the wildfire which is now approximately 90 per cent contained. Today, ground fire crews and the Alberta Wildfire bucketing helicopter will focus on extinguishing hotspots. No homes or structures, such as outbuildings and sheds, were destroyed by the fire.  

Today’s relative humidity will create crossover conditions and may challenge the progress made on Sunday. There is no chance of precipitation today.  

A fire ban was issued for the entire County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley at 8:00 a.m. this morning. 

The evacuation order remains in effect for an area within the County of Grande Prairie, as outlined in the attached map:  

  • Sunrise Estates and Sunrise Estates 2 subdivisions 
  • Core 40 Industrial Park     
  • All rural properties within the evacuation order perimeter, defined as everyone south of Township Road 710 to 27 Avenue (within Sunrise Estates), and east of Range Road 64 to Highway 40 in the County of Grande Prairie. 

A reception centre remains open at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, 11633 100 Street, Grande Prairie. Approximately 100 evacuees have been registered. A call centre line has been established for evacuees and can be reached at 780-830-5002. The call centre hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

The use of personal drone equipment is strictly prohibited as it will be hinder air response from Alberta Wildfire and may result in fines. 

Additional updates will be posted at www.gprep.ca and on the @GPREPalerts Facebook and X social media channels.  

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Media contact:  

Information Officer 
Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP)
Info@gprepeoc.com