The City of Grande Prairie has issued a Fire Advisory along with the County effective at 6:00 p.m. on March 15th.
The city says the advisory is in place until further notice and comes as a result of the forecasted dry, windy weather conditions.
Under the advisory, current permits remain valid, and new permits will be issued on a “case-by-case basis.” Any burning without a valid fire permit other than a campfire is prohibited.
Safe wood campfires on rock, sand or other non-combustible surfaces that extend one metre with enough water on site to extinguish the blaze and are on private lands are permitted, along with backyard fire pits, portable propane fire pits, gas or propane stoves and barbecues, and catalytic or infrared style heaters are permitted under the advisory.
Residents who choose to burn are asked to never leave a campfire unattended, and soak, stir, and soak again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.
