Back to SearchCounty of Grande Prairie Wildfire Update 3 10:30pm
A state of local emergency has been declared in the County of Grande.
Good progress is being made to contain the wildfire located approximately 13 kilometres north west of Valhalla. This fire is approximately 90 hectares. County of Grande Prairie and Alberta Wildfire crews are responding with helicopters bucketing. Heavy equipment will work through the night to build a fire guard and crews are working to protect structures.
An evacuation order has been issued due to a wildfire 4 kilometers east of the hamlet of Teepee Creek near Kleskun Creek and the Big Smoky River. Firefighters and heavy equipment are on scene. Alberta wildfire crews and contractors are assisting with this wildfire.
The following area has been ordered to evacuate:
- Kleskun Creek North to Township Road 742. Evacuation order is also in effect for the Riverstone Golf Course. A map of the evacuation area is included below.
Evacuees should travel North to Township Road 742 and West onto Highway 733. All evacuees must register at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre located at 11633 100 St, Grande Prairie. Bring pets, important documents, medication, food and water to be prepared to be away from your home for 7 days.
The following areas are on alert for possible evacuation:
- Township Road 744 to 750 and Range Road 32
- Township Road 744 to 730 and Range Road 32
An evacuation alert means be prepared to evacuate. No evacuation is required at this time for these areas.
County of Grande Prairie has confirmed that the fire has crossed the Big Smoky River. For information regarding the response on the east side of the Big Smoky please follow the Municipal District of Greenview at www.mdgreenview.ab.ca
Stay tuned to www.facebook.com/cogp1 and www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert for ongoing situation updates.
The next update will be provided at 9:00 a.m. on May 11, 2024.
Media Contact:
County of Grande Prairie Communications
communications@countygp.ab.ca