The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is HIGH. The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
At this time, the Grande Prairie Forest Area has recorded 30 wildfires with a total of 9.17 hectares burned. All fires are extinguished. Gusty winds and warmer weather will continue to increase the potential for wildfire events in the area.
A fire advisory is issued for the Grande Prairie Forest Area effective Monday, July 18, 2022 due to current and forecasted dry and windy weather conditions.
Under this advisory:
• Current fire permits remain valid;
• New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis.
Prohibited:
• Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire, is prohibited.
Allowed:
• Safe wood campfires *
• Backyard fire pits
• Portable propane fire pits
• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
*Safe wood campfires - should be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring.
They are required to:
• Be on rock, gravel, sand, or another non-combustible surface that extends at least one metre around the fire;
• Have a responsible person in attendance to keep fire under control at all times and extinguish before leaving;
• Have on hand enough water on site to extinguish the fire. Safe wood campfires on private lands include private land campgrounds and private land recreation areas
• Municipalities, Parks and protected areas may have additional fire safety requirements.
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.