Update #29: The Evacuation Order and Alert Remain

Date: June 13, 2025

Update #29: The Evacuation Order and Alert Remain 

Grande Prairie — Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:15 am–  As of yesterday, the County of Grande Prairie downgraded the evacuation order and alert for select areas affected by the ongoing wildfire. This change reflects improved conditions and progress in firefighting efforts. 

The fire did not experience any overnight growth. Today’s rainfall is expected to further support containment strategies. Despite the rainfall, we are still in drought conditions and residents are reminded that there is still a province wide fire ban in effect. 

As residents return to the area, you may see visible smoke, which is expected. However, if you see open flames, please call 911 immediately to report it. 

Evacuation Order and Alert remain in place: 

  • The evacuation order remains in effect for everyone north of Township Road 710 to 740, east of the British Columbia/ Alberta border to Range Road 132. The evacuation order is outlined in the red area of the attached map. 
  • The evacuation alert remains in effect and is outlined in the yellow area of the attached map.  

Residents in areas under an evacuation alert should be prepared to leave with 30 minutes’ notice 

Alberta Evacuee Resources 

  • As a safety precaution, ATCO temporarily shut off natural gas service to the area within and outside the evacuation zone. ATCO crews are in the area assisting with restoring service. If you need assistance, please call ATCO at 310-5678. 
  • GPREP Call Centre: Call 780-830-5002, 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m. 
  • Register livestock with the County’s Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP): Contact the GPREP Call Centre at 780-830-5002. 

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