Fire

Multiple county fire departments to host fire safety events this week

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The County of Grande Prairie, and the county fire department will be hosting a series of events this week for fire safety and prevention.

FireSmart vegetation management work resumes near Bear Creek Corridor

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FireSmart vegetation management work has resumed along the Bear Creek Corridor.

No injuries reported after GPFD tackle Aquatera landfill fire

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The Grande Prairie Fire Department responded to a fire at the Aquatera landfill on Tuesday night.

Fire advisory lifted for city, county

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The County of Grande Prairie and the City of Grande Prairie have lifted the fire advisory, as well as the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.

Arson charges laid in connection to Wednesday townhouse fire

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One person has been arrested and charged with arson as first responders respond to a structure fire in the city on Wednesday evening.

GPFD respond to Friday morning fire in Crystal Ridge

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Grande Prairie Fire Department are investigating the cause of a structure fire in Crystal Ridge, Friday morning.

Two out of control wildfires south of Wembley have drawn a full response

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According to Alberta Wildfires, there is two 'out of control' fires roughly 20 kilometers south of Wembley.

Fire officials urge smokers to butt out safely after responding to four fires in 48 hours

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The Grande Prairie Fire Department is urging residents to pay attention when disposing smoking materials.