Update #30: Evacuation Order Lifted, Evacuation Alert Zone Reduced
Update #30: Evacuation Order Lifted, Evacuation Alert Zone Reduced
Grande Prairie — Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:00 pm– The County of Grande Prairie has lifted the evacuation order. Everyone north of Township Road 710 to 740, east of the British Columbia/ Alberta border to Range Road 132 can now return home. This area will remain on evacuation alert.
Residents in the evacuation alert area should be prepared to leave with 30 minutes’ notice.
The GPREP Re-Entry Guide: Kiskatinaw-River-Wildfire-Resident-Re-Entry-Document-2025-06-13.pdf
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.
Despite the rainfall, we remain in drought conditions, and residents are reminded that a province-wide fire ban is still in effect.
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 7:00 p.m.
- GPREP Evacuee Support Guide: https://www.gprep.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GPREP-Evacuee-Support-Guide-2025-1.pdf
- Crisis Resources: https://www.gprep.ca/resources-2/
- GPREP Reception Centre Services: https://www.gprep.ca/resources-2/reception-centre-services/
- 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
- BC Wildfire updates
- Alberta Wildfire updates
- For ongoing updates, visit www.gprep.ca or follow GPREP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GPREPalerts
- Check DriveBC and 511 Alberta for any road closures or detours
- Download the Voyent Alert! app or register for email, SMS, or phone alerts at https://register.voyent-alert.com
- Visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website or download the app.
- Smoke location and movement: www.firesmoke.ca
- Health concerns related to smoke exposure: Call 811 or visit Alberta Health Link website.
Donations
- Northwestern Alberta Foundation: Accepting funds in support of wildfire-impacted communities within its service area. Donate here: https://cfna.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1465
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,
