Fire Ban Issued- Thursday, May 29, 2025
Effective at 2pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will be issuing a Fire Ban for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.
Existing burning permits are suspended, and no new fire permits will be issued until the ban is lifted.
Under the ban, all fires currently burning must be extinguished. The ban also prohibits wood fires in engineered facilities in campgrounds, the lighting and display of fireworks or the use of exploding targets and the lighting of any fires in County operated parks and campgrounds
The fire ban 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 Level | Description |
|---|---|
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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. |
| 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. 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. |
| 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.