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Monday, June 2, 2025, 4:15p.m. – The Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70422), burning southwest of Kelly Lake in British Columbia (BC), grew Sunday afternoon, but has not moved any closer to the Alberta border. BC Wildfire Service updated the size of the fire to 3,901 hectares from 3,043 hectares.  

Sunday, June 1, 2025, 2:10 p.m. – There have been no significant changes to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70422), burning southwest of Kelly Lake in British Columbia (BC). Alberta Wildfire and the County of Grande Prairie continue to monitor the situation. The fire remains about 7 km from the Alberta border, and the BC Wildfire Service has updated its size to 3,043.9 hectares.

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – The following update has been provided by Alberta Wildfire:

Alberta Wildfire and the County of Grande Prairie continue to monitor the Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70422), burning southwest of Kelly Lake in British Columbia (BC). The fire is about 7 km from the Alberta border and is estimated at 4,554 hectares. Although the wildfire remains within BC, proactive planning continues in the event it crosses into Alberta. BC Wildfire Service is actively responding with crews, helicopters, air tankers, and heavy equipment.

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4:20 p.m. – The County of Grande Prairie has issued an Evacuation Alert for everyone located north of Township Road 720 to Township Road 732, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 130.

The fire is approximately 7 kilometres from the Alberta border.

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 3:15 p.m. – The County of Grande Prairie and Alberta Wildfire are closely monitoring wildfire G70422 located near Kelly Lake, British Columbia (BC), about 15 kilometers west of the Alberta border. If conditions do not improve, an evacuation alert may be required for County residents located close to the BC/Alberta border.

County Regional Fire Service and Alberta Wildfire continue to monitor Wildfire G70422 near Kelly Lake, British Columbia. Smoke is still visible. The wildfire is approximately 15 kilometres west of the Alberta border. There is currently no threat to structures within the County of Grande Prairie.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 10:50 p.m.: The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service would like to advise the public that visible smoke is due to a fire burning in British Columbia, approximately 18 kilometres west of the Alberta border. There is no threat to County residents. County crews and Alberta Forestry are aware of the fire and are monitoring the situation.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 5:15 p.m.: The wildfire in Catherine Estates at 720075 Range Road 95, west of Saskatoon Mountain, is now under control. County Regional Fire Service crews remain on site to monitor and extinguish any hot spots. Alberta Wildfire crews have left the scene.  

The public is asked to avoid the area. Thank you for your cooperation. This is the final update.