The County of Grande Prairie has issued a fire advisory for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, effective at 3:00 p.m. today (April 15, 2025) until further notice.
The advisory is in effect due to current and forecasted weather conditions and increased dry grass hazards throughout the region.
While existing fire permits are still valid, Fire Services will be evaluating any new permit requests over the coming days on a case-by-case basis.
Landowners and industry members are strongly encouraged to inspect any previously burned piles from the winter to confirm they are fully extinguished.
Safe campfires for cooking and warmth are still permitted, but extreme caution is urged, especially with forecasted strong winds. As a reminder, burning is not allowed when winds reach, or are forecasted to reach, 12 kilometres per hour or higher.
For up-to-date information on your area's fire advisories, restrictions, or bans, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca or contact Regional Fire Service at 780-532-9727.
Backgrounder
Depending on the conditions, the County of Grande Prairie uses the following tiered system to temporarily limit activities that may lead to wildfires. Fire advisories, restrictions or bans can reduce human-cause wildfires.
- Fire Advisory: The fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas, but this level is a warning they may be restricted if the situation doesn't improve.
- Fire Restriction: A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended, or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.
- Fire Ban: A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds, and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.