The wildfire danger level for the Grande Prairie Forest area has been dropped to low heading into last week of the wildfire season.
According to Alberta Wildfire officials, since March 1st, there have been 77 wildfires in the area that have burned over 141,417 hectares of land; 68 of the fires have been put out, with nine still active and listed as under control.
Residents are being reminded if they plan to do any sort of burning this fall they will need a fire permit to help officials keep an eye on what is burning in the area, and it also is not allowed during windy weather.
“If you’re burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire.”
Wildfire season will officially close on October 31st.
