Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership

-Ongoing updates: County’s Facebook page and website, countygp.ab.ca. Download the Voyent Alert! app or register for email, SMS, or phone alerts at loom.ly/WvzykfI. -Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) website at loom.ly/_KckBC0

Update #12: County Residents remain on Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert Where to find fire updates: -Information on BC wildfires: BC Wildfire -Information on Grande Prairie Forest Area - Alberta Wildfire

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) has been activated in response to Kiskatinaw River wildfire to support wildfire evacuees within the County of Grande Prairie. Visit GPREP.ca and follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter) for future updates.

📷 Drone photo showing extent of the Deer Ridge Estates Wildfire Photo credit: Harbour Company Security Ltd.

Update #8, Final Update: May 6, 2025, 3:30 pm – Effective 3:30 p.m. today, Tues, May 6, 2025, the Deer Ridge Estates Wildfire is being classified as under control. GPREP has been deactivated. More details at gprep.ca

All updates are available at gprep.ca and on the @GPREPalerts Facebook and X social media channels.

A fire ban remains in effect for the entire County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.  A call centre line has been established for evacuees: 780-830-5002. Hours have returned to regular operational hours, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon to Fri

Tue, May 6, 2025, 8:30am – County Regional Fire Service crews remained on scene of the Deer Ridge Estates Wildfire overnight last night and into today, scanning the area with a thermal imaging drone and actioning hotspots. The wildfire continues to be classified as being held.

Update #6: Mon, May 5, 2025, 5:40 pm – County Regional Fire Service is pleased to report that the wildfire is classified as being held. Evacuees are permitted to return to their homes as of 7:00 p.m. this evening, Monday, May 5, 2025.   More details at gprep.ca

May 5, 2025, 4:25 p.m. - The previously scheduled update for 4:00 p.m. has been delayed until 5:30 p.m. Please continue to follow for updates at gprep.ca and on the @GPREPalerts Facebook and X social media channels.

Update #5: May 5, 2025, 11:52am – County Regional Fire Service and AB Wildfire crews continue suppression efforts. County Regional Fire crews are now optimistic that the fire may be classified as being held later today. Updates will be posted at gprep.ca

🚨 It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! 🚨 From May 4–10, GPREP will highlight the importance of being ready for emergencies with tips, tools, and our new @GPREPalerts channels. Learn more: loom.ly/8ruAJCc More tips at: alberta.ca/BePrepared #gprep

Update #4: Mon, May 5, 2025, 8:30am–County Regional Fire Service and AB Wildfire continue their work to contain the wildfire which is approximately 90% contained. No homes or structures were destroyed by the fire. More details at loom.ly/8ruAJCc

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.

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.

Update #3: Deer Ridge Estates Wildfire Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:06 p.m. – County Regional Fire Service and Alberta Wildfire have made 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.