County of Grande Prairie fire officials say Monday will present another challenging day battling the Kiskatinaw wildfire, as elevated winds and dry conditions present the potential for significant growth.
The forecast Monday calls for wind gusts from the west up to 50 km/h at times, with the temperature expected to hover in the low to mid 20s.
The wildfire grew significantly overnight and is now estimated at 21,675 hectares, however crews and structure protection personnel remained in the region to defend homes and critical infrastructure.
Fire behaviour was elevated through the night, driven by strong winds and low humidity. Sunday evening, the southeast section of the fire grew significantly towards the east.
Today, structure protection and defense will continue in Kelly Lake and in the County of Grande Prairie. Safety of responders is a top priority; crews will stay in place as long as it is safe to do so.
