Effective at 5:00 p.m. on June 14, a fire restriction is in place for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.

Recent and forecasted rainfall has allowed the previous ban to be replaced with a restriction; however, officials are still urging residents to practice extreme caution this fire season.

“Conditions can change very rapidly during fire season, and while precipitation is good news for the area, we must remain vigilant,” says County Fire Chief Trevor Grant. “We’re asking everyone to use their common sense to help keep our family, friends and neighbours safe.”

Permitted burning is restricted to approved recreational fire pits, approved burn barrels and propane fired appliances (barbecues, smokers and fire pits).

Those who have an approved permit must follow permit guidelines and safe burning practices, including always remaining on site until burning is complete. Residents are reminded that burning is never permitted when winds reach, or are forecasted to reach, 12 km per hour or higher.

Details and any updates to the restriction will be available at www.countygp.ab.ca/fireban. View all current fire restrictions and bans in place across the province at www.albertafirebans.ca.   

For safe burning practices, visit www.countygp.ab.ca/fire or contact Regional Fire Service at 780-532-9727. 

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie