Update #12: County Residents remain on Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert  

Date: June 5, 2025

Update #12: County Residents remain on Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert  

Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9:30 p.m. – The evacuation order is still in effect for everyone located north of Township Road 710 to 740, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 130. 

The evacuation alert is still in effect for residents east along Township Road 710, from Range Road 130 to 124 and north along British Columbia/Alberta border to Township Road 750 until Highway 43.  

Highway 43 is currently open but subject to change if conditions worsen. Please visit 511 Alberta for the most up to date road report.  

BC Wildfire Service reports that strong winds continue to cause aggressive fire behaviour. Over the course of the day, the fire has advanced rapidly toward the Alberta border. On Friday, a developing weather system will bring gusts up to 70 km/h leading to aggressive and extreme fire conditions which will challenge resources. For the latest information on this wildfire and others in B.C., visit the BC Wildfire Service website. 

Alberta Wildfire continues to work closely with BC Wildfire Service, the County of Grande Prairie, and the Peace River Regional District in this coordinated effort to manage and contain this large wildfire threatening the region. 

County Regional Fire Service has completed structural protection for properties at risk within the County of Grande Prairie. With the expected increase in fire behaviour, the County has increased staffing, staged aerial and heavy equipment, and is supporting the BC Wildfire Service and Alberta Wildfire as the lead agencies responding to the wildfire.    

Evacuees can report to the GPREP Reception Centre at the Hythe Community Library at 10013, 100 Street until 11:59 p.m., reopening at 9:00 a.m. in the morning. Reception staff will assign accommodations for either hotel lodging or camping at Hythe Municipal Campground.  

County residents who have not registered their livestock with the County’s Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP) should call 780-532-9727.   

The Northwestern Alberta Foundation has activated its online donations page to accept monetary contributions in support of communities impacted by the wildfire within its service area. You can donate here: https://cfna.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1465 

Alberta Evacuee Resources: 

  • GPREP Call Centre: 780-830-5002 
  • GPREP Evacuee Support Guide:https://www.gprep.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GPREP-Evacuee-Suppot-Guide-2025-1.pdf 

 

Where to find fire updates:  

The next update will be provided as new information is available. 

 

About GPREP 

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) brings together the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley to coordinate resources, training, and response strategies for large-scale emergencies. GPREP enhances public safety, strengthens community resilience, and delivers timely crisis information. Learn more at www.GPREP.ca and follow us on www.Facebook.com/GPREPalerts, and Twitter [X] www.x.com/gprepalerts. 

 

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Media contact: 
Information Officer,
GPREP,
587-771-0825,
 IOF@gprep.ca