Update #3: No Homes Destroyed in Deer Ridge Estates Wildfire

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:00 p.m. – County Regional Fire Service and Alberta Wildfire have made significant progress to contain the fire using fire retardant dropped by air tankers and a dozer guard. Crews have confirmed that no homes have been destroyed.

Fire crews will continue to work throughout the night with the support of an Alberta Wildfire night vision helicopter and ground crews.

The evacuation order remains in effect for an area within the County of Grande Prairie. The area 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.

The use of personal drone equipment is strictly prohibited as it will hinder air response from Alberta Wildfire and may result in fines.

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