
Fire Bans
County of Grande Prairie Lifts Fire Restriction September 19, 2022
Fire Restriction Issued for County, Nearby Towns has now been lifted.
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.
For safe burning practices, visit www.countygp.ab.ca/fire or contact Regional Fire Service at 780-532-9727.
Fire bans & Advisories help to keep the community safe from wildfires that can spread through our forests. The County has many emergency services and regulations in place to protect you in the event of a fire:
Stay updated
Fire Advisory
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
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
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.
Alberta Fire Bans helps you stay updated on current fire bans and wildfires within your community. You can view all current alerts and subscribe to be notified of alerts in your area.
Resources
Visit Alberta Agriculture and Forestry to find more information about campfires, wildfires, burning and protection of our provincial forests.