A wildfire, the Kiskatinaw River fire, which originated in British Columbia, has crossed into Alberta, prompting the County of Grande Prairie to expand its evacuation order. The out-of-control fire, spanning nearly 14,300 hectares, has already led to previous evacuation orders and alerts in both B.C. and Alberta, forcing residents to leave their homes.
County of Grande Prairie expands evacuation order as B.C. wildfire spreads into Alberta
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A wildfire, the Kiskatinaw River fire, which originated in British Columbia, has crossed into Alberta, prompting the County of Grande Prairie to expand its evacuation order. The out-of-control fire, spanning nearly 14,300 hectares, has already led to previous evacuation orders and alerts in both B.C. and Alberta, forcing residents to leave their homes.
Trending- 1 May 28: Kiskatinaw River fire discovered in British Columbia.
- 2 May 29: County of Grande Prairie issued its first evacuation alert.
- 3 Thursday (before June 7): County of Grande Prairie upgraded alert to an evacuation order.
- 4 Friday, 1:06 p.m. MT (June 7, 2025): Kiskatinaw River fire crossed into Alberta.
- 5 Friday, just before 8:45 p.m. MT (June 7, 2025): County of Grande Prairie expanded the area affected by the evacuation order.
- Expanded evacuation orders
- Residents forced to leave homes
- Property damage risk
- Fire spanning nearly 14,300 hectares
What: A wildfire (Kiskatinaw River fire) spreading from British Columbia into Alberta, leading to expanded evacuation orders in the County of Grande Prairie.
When: Crossed into Alberta at 1:06 p.m. MT Friday (June 7, 2025). Fire discovered May 28. First evacuation alert May 29. Evacuation order upgraded Thursday. Expanded order just before 8:45 p.m. MT Friday.
Where: County of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada; British Columbia, Canada (west of Alberta-B.C. border); Hythe, Alberta.
Why: The wildfire, which started in B.C., spread across the provincial border and is out of control, posing a threat to residents and property.
How: The fire spread naturally due to conditions. Authorities issued evacuation orders and alerts, directing residents to reception centers.