Alberta Wildfire has listed the fire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area as low following the two wildfires burning in the County just weeks ago.
Due to widespread rain in the region, Alberta Wildfire suggests that “temporary relief” has been brought to the area; however, officials say while the fire danger near Grande Prairie is low, it is important to remember that a wildfire can start in any conditions.
County Fire Chief Trevor Grant explains that due to the drought-like conditions in the area that can be seen simply by observing the low water levels in bodies such as the Wapiti River, consistent rainfall is key in mitigating any potential fire risk in the region.
“Really we need four or five days straight of potentially heavy precipitation, and then another three or four days to start having a significant effect on the conditions we have out there,” he says.
Over the weekend, fire crews brought the wildfire burning near Teepee Creek under control, and wildfire personnel have shifted their focus to working with pump and hose to extinguish any remaining hotspots near the blaze.