County Regional Fire Service responding to two wildfires south of Range Road 51

UPDATE 2, Final Update: July 20, 2024 10:00pm - Two wildfires south of Range Road 51 extinguished

County Regional Fire Service responded to two wildfires south of Range Road 51 on the north bank of the Wapiti River. Both fires are now extinguished. The area will be monitored by air over the next few days.

This is our final update.

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UPDATE 1: July 20, 2024 6:10pm - Two wildfires south of Range Road 51 are now classified as being held

County Regional Fire Service is responding to two wildfires south of Range Road 51 on the north bank of the Wapiti River. The fires are now being held. There is currently no threat to the public.

Both fires are located south of the fireguard and are being actioned by Alberta Wildfire air tankers and County Crews.

The fires are located in the Wapiti trails area. The public is still asked to stay clear of the area to allow aircraft and firefighters to conduct their work.

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County Regional Fire Service is responding to two wildfires south of Range Road 51 on the north bank of the Wapiti River. The fires are near each other. There is currently no threat to the public.

Both fires are located south of the fireguard and are being actioned by Alberta Wildfire air tankers. County fire crews are working on gaining access by ground.

The fires are located in the Wapiti trails area. The public is asked to stay clear of the area to allow aircraft and firefighters to conduct their work.

Updates will be shared on the County of Grande Prairie’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, and the website, www.countygp.ab.ca.

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Map of two fires south of Range Road 51

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