UPDATE: July 14, 2025 – 9:00 AM
July 14, 2025 – 9:00 am
GWF063 – Two Lakes Road has been reopened
The Two Lakes Road has been reopened to all industrial and recreational traffic.
Firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment are actively responding. Firefighters must also take extra caution, as gusty winds can cause burned trees to fall in their work area.
Alberta Wildfire and Greenview Fire-Rescue will continue to monitor the area closely. Any significant changes in conditions will be shared promptly.
July 11, 2025 – 2:00 PM
GWF063 – Two Lakes Road remains closed to the public
Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to Wildfire GWF063 located approximately 50 km southwest of Grande Prairie and 1 km north of the Two Lakes Road. Although the fire is some distance away, smoke has been visible from Grande Prairie. This wildfire is estimated at 25 hectares and remains classified as out of control. The cause has been determined to be lightning.
Firefighters, helicopters and heavy equipment continue to carry out firefighting operations. Strong winds are expected over the next few days, which may increase fire activity. At this time, no infrastructure, communities or provincial parks are at risk.
Firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment are actively responding. Firefighters must also take extra caution, as gusty winds can cause burned trees to fall in their work area.
The Two Lakes Road remains closed at KM 2-65 to the public.
Industry traffic is currently being allowed through security checkpoints; however, this may change depending on fire activity. Traffic exiting the Two Lakes area and heading north is being permitted through the checkpoints, but this remains a dynamic situation and conditions may change quickly. We ask the public to avoid the area, as road congestion could delay emergency response efforts.
July 10, 2025 – 1:00 PM
GWF063 – Wildfire causes Two Lakes Road to remain closed
Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to this wildfire located approximately 50 km southwest of Grande Prairie and 1 km north of the Two Lakes Road. Despite the distance, smoke from the fire has been visible from Grande Prairie. The wildfire is estimated at 25 hectares in size and remains classified as out of control.
Yesterday’s strong, gusty winds increased fire intensity, causing the wildfire to grow quickly from 3 to 25 hectares. Today’s forecast calls for continued wind, with even stronger wind speeds expected tomorrow.
Firefighters, helicopters, and heavy equipment are actively responding. Firefighters must also take extra caution, as gusty winds can cause burned trees to fall in their work area.
The Two Lakes Road remains closed at KM 2-65 to the public.
Industry traffic is currently being allowed through security checkpoints; however, this may change depending on fire activity. Traffic exiting the Two Lakes area and heading north is being permitted through the checkpoints, but this remains a dynamic situation and conditions may change quickly. We ask the public to avoid the area, as road congestion could delay emergency response efforts.
An AT-802 Air Tractor airtanker drops wildfire retardant over GWF063, located southwest of Grande Prairie. Airtankers play a key role in slowing wildfire spread and supporting firefighters. Photo: July 10.
At this time, no communities, infrastructure, or Provincial Parks are at risk. Public in the area are being notified. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available. Subscribe for updates from Alberta Wildfire in the Grande Prairie area here: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-update-grande-prairie-forest-area
July 9, 2025 – 8:30 PM
GWF063 – Strong winds cause challenging firefighting conditions
Alberta Wildfire continues to respond to this wildfire located approximately 50 km southwest of Grande Prairie and 1.5 km north of the Two Lakes Road. The wildfire is estimated at 3 hectares in size and remains classified as out of control.
The Two Lakes Road has been closed at KM 2-65 to the public.
We ask the public to avoid the area, as road congestion could delay emergency response efforts.
At this time, no communities, infrastructure, or Provincial Parks are at risk. Public in the area are being notified. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available. Subscribe for updates from Alberta Wildfire in the Grande Prairie area here: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-update-grande-prairie-forest-area
For details on current fire bans and restriction information within the Forest Protection Areas of Greenview, please visit Current Fire Advisory and Ban Information By Area
Additional fire prevention information and resources can be found by visiting Fire Prevention Resources