Fire Bans

Current Status: Fire Restriction downgraded to Advisory- June 24, 2025

Effective at 1pm on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will be downgrading the fire restriction for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, to a fire advisory.

Under the advisory, safe campfires in campgrounds are allowed, as well as backyard fires with a valid permit. Reach out If situations get worse, permits can be restricted or cancelled at any time.

The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve. Read more about the current fire ban status at www.countygp.ab.ca/fireban. View all current fire restrictions and bans in place across the province at www.albertafirebans.ca.

Fire Hazard Levels

Fire Hazard Level	Description
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.
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 Advisory	A fire advisory is issued if the fire danger rating has increased. New fire permits can be issued but 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.
No Restriction	Normal burning rules apply.

Contact your area Fire Guardian for information on permits, safe burning practices, and more.
Learn more about how Fire permits are issued in the County of Grande Prairie.

Provincial Resources

View all current fire restrictions and bans in place across the province at www.albertafirebans.ca. Subscribe to be notified of alerts in your area.

Visit Alberta Agriculture and Forestry to find more information about campfires, wildfires, burning and protection of our provincial forests.

Contact Us

Regional Fire Service
10808 100 Ave
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2

Phone: 780-532-9727

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