Effective at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will be issuing a Fire Restriction for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, to align with Alberta Wildfire’s move to a fire restriction.
The Fire Restriction replaces the former Fire Advisory issued on April 15. The restriction is in effect due to warmer temperatures forecasted for the region.
“The combination of higher winds, rising temperatures and lower relative humidity has created unfavourable conditions that make it much easier for fires to start and spread,” says County Fire Chief Trevor Grant.”
While the fire restriction is in effect, no new fire permits will be issued. Only approved fire pits, burn barrels, or industrial bins may be used for burning, and only within proper enclosures.
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.
Residents are also encouraged to check any burn piles from this winter to ensure they are completely extinguished.
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 Regional Fire Service