Update #11: County issues Evacuation Order and Expands Evacuation Alert Area

Date: June 5, 2025

Update #11: County issues Evacuation Order and Expands Evacuation Alert Area 

Thursday, June 5, 2025,12:00 p.m. – The County of Grande Prairie has issued an Evacuation Order. The Evacuation Order is in effect for everyone located north of Township Road 710 to 740, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 130. 

Evacuate immediately and report to the reception centre at the Hythe Community Library at 10013, 100 Street. Reception staff will assign accommodations—either hotel lodging or camping at Hythe Municipal Campground. Bring important documents, medication, medical devices, and prepare to be away from your home for 7 days. If you need help evacuating, call 780-830-5002.   

The evacuation alert has expanded east along Township Road 710, from Range Road 130 to 124 and has expanded north along British Columbia/Alberta border to Township Road 750 until Highway 43. 

The BC Wildfire Service reports that the Kiskatinaw River wildfire is currently about 2kilometres from the Alberta border. Southwesterly winds with gusts reaching up to 60 km/h will intensify the fire behaviour, creating challenging conditions for crews. 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. 

County Regional Fire Service is completing the remaining 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.   

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

Stay clear of the area and allow crews to conduct their work. Staffed checkpoints are in place with barricades and are observing the evacuation area.   

Alberta Evacuee Resources: 

  • GPREP Reception Centre: 780-830-5002 

Where to find fire updates:  

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

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Media contact: 

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