The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is VERY HIGH. Isolated showers have moved through the area, however the amount of rain is not significant enough to reduce the wildfire danger. The fire ban remains in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area.
Alberta Wildfire continues to assist the County of Grande Prairie with a mutual aid fire that started four km east of the town of Teepee Creek. The Kleskun Creek Fire (GCU 007) is 1,382 hectares and is now being held.
Today, firefighters report that no smoke is currently visible and there are minimal hotspots on the wildfire. Wildfire crews continued to secure the perimeter with pump, hose and hand tools to reinforce the guard.
(GCU007 May14, 2024)