Sunday, May 4, 2025, 8:57 p.m. – Fire crews continue to work with Alberta Wildfire, mutual aid resources and resources from northwestern Alberta. The response includes dozers, helicopters, air tankers, and ground crews.

The evacuation order in effect is for and area within the County of Grande Prairie that includes the subdivisions of Sunrise Estates, and Sunrise Estates 2, and the Core 40 Industrial Park, along with all rural properties within the evacuation order perimeter, defined as, everyone south of Township Road 710 to 27 Avenue and East of Range Road 64 to Highway 40 in the County of Grande Prairie.

Please note that RCMP may have initially evacuated additional homes as a precautionary measure prior to the official evacuation order being issued.

Crews will continue to work overnight and will be supported by an Alberta Wildfire night vision helicopter and ground crews. Please expect noise throughout the night due to ongoing air operations.

A reception centre remains open at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, 11633 100 Street, Grande Prairie. 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.

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