Update #16: Crews actioning Alberta side of Kiskatinaw River Wildfire

Date: June 7, 2025

Grande Prairie — Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:25 p.m. – Alberta Wildfire, the B.C. Wildfire Service, and the County of Grande Prairie continue operating under unified command to coordinate efforts in managing and containing the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire. The unified command is also working closely with the Peace River Regional District to ensure a coordinated regional response. 

Weather conditions remained stable today. Although temperatures rose and the air remained dry, no extreme fire behaviour was observed. Conditions are expected to change significantly on Sunday. Hot, dry, and windy weather is forecast, with winds gusting up to 60 km/h throughout the day. 

A cold front will move through the region Sunday evening, potentially shifting wind direction. These conditions could lead to rapid fire spread, sudden changes in fire direction, and extreme fire behaviour. 

Due to favourable fire behaviour today, Alberta Wildfire and County crews were able to action the Alberta side of the wildfire. 

The fire is estimated at 13,061 hectares. Scanning operations will be conducted overnight to produce an updated size of the wildfire.   

The County of Grande Prairie evacuation order and alert remain in place.  

“Ensuring the safety of our residents is our top priority,” says County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall. “We urge everyone within the evacuation order zone to obey the evacuation order and register to ensure the GPREP team can account for those who have left the area.” 

Whenever an evacuation order is issued, residents have 30 minutes to evacuate. Bring important documents, medication, medical devices, and prepare to be away from your home for 7 days. If you need help evacuating, contact the GPREP Call Centre at 780-830-5002. 

The County’s Agriculture team is working closely with livestock owners. Registering with the County’s Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP) will help ensure continuity of animal care and safety. To register, contact the GPREP Call Centre at 780-830-5002 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Alberta Evacuee Resources: 

  • GPREP Call Centre: Call 780-830-5002, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Where to find fire updates:  

Donations: 

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