Update #15: County Evacuation Order and Alert Remains

Date: June 7, 2025

Update #15: County Evacuation Order and Alert Remains

Grande Prairie — Saturday, June 7, 2025, 1:50 p.m. – The County of Grande Prairie evacuation order and alert remain in place.  

The evacuation order remains in place for everyone north of township road 700 to 740, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 130. The evacuation alert remains in effect for everyone 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. 

If an evacuation order is issued, residents will 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 Call Centre at 780-830-5002.

The fire has reduced in size from the estimated 14,276 hectares to 13,061 hectares in size. Overnight, smoke helped to moderate fire behaviour, and the strong winds that were forecast did not materialize. As a result, fire activity was limited and minimal growth occurred. Today, stronger winds are expected; however, continued smoke cover may help keep temperatures lower and relative humidity higher. If the smoke lifts, more active fire behaviour is likely.  

Crews will utilize direct attack along the south flank. Mop up will continue along the west flank as crews extinguish hotspots along Highway 52. Control lines are being completed this morning along the northwest section of the fire, so planned ignitions operations can occur to secure the north flank. Operations like these are critical to achieving containment, and limited fire spread. Due to heavy smoke and low visibility, air support may be minimal today.   

Northeasterly winds are pushing dense smoke into the area from multiple fire across British Columbia and Alberta. Visit firesmoke.ca.  If you have smoke-related health concerns, call 811 or visit the Alberta Health website. 

County crews continue to work in the evacuation area to protect homes from wildfire. Firefighters will enter residents’ yards to move flammable materials away around homes and test structural protection sprinkler systems to help keep the area safe.  

County residents who have not registered their livestock with the County’s Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP) should call GPREP Call Centre at 780-830-5002 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. 

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-Support-Guide-2025-1.pdf 

Where to find fire updates:  

  • For ongoing updates please see out website at www.gprpe.ca or follow us on social media on Facebook or X (Twitter) www.x.com/gprepalerts. 

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