County Downgrades Fire Restriction to Fire Advisory
Effective at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will downgrade the Fire Restriction to a Fire Advisory for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.
“Due to recent cooler temperatures and increased precipitation, the overall wildfire risk across the County has decreased,” says County Chief Trevor Grant.
While the Fire Advisory is in effect, fire permits may be restricted.
Burning is not allowed when winds reach, or are forecasted to reach, 12 kilometres per hour or higher.
Landowners and industry members are strongly encouraged to continue to inspect any previously burned piles to confirm they are fully extinguished.
Details and any updates to the advisory 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 the Regional Fire Service at 780-532-9727.
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Background Information
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.
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Fire Advisory: This is a warning level, that the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted.
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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 in an approved fire pit including inside County campgrounds. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended, or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.
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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.
Media Contact:
Trevor Grant
Fire Chief
County Regional Fire Service
780-532-9727
Contact Us
County of Grande Prairie
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2
Phone: 780-532-9722
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: info@countygp.ab.ca
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