Currently the wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is considered moderate. 

The fire ban has been lifted and a fire advisory is now in place. 

Allowed in the fire advisory:

  • safe wood campfires
  • backyard fire pits
  • charcoal briquette barbecues
  • use of propane, natural gas or powered appliance
  • catalytic or infrared-style heaters
  • safe burning with a permit
  • recreational off-highway vehicle use

Not allowed:

  • burning (excluding campfires) without a permit
  • unattended or unsafe campfires

The fire ban was put in place as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response plan to avoid multiple disasters at a time when resources may be limited. Two hundred additional firefighters were hired and are now trained and positioned to respond to new wildfire starts.

Alberta Wildfires says they will phase resctrictions back in as necessary to address wildfire risk area-by-area, allowing Albertans the freedom to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible.