The Grande Prairie Forest Area has officially entered the second month of fire season, and while fire danger remains “low” in the region, the County of GP is reminding residents that fire permits are required to help keep fire season, fire-free.
Fire season for Grande Prairie’s forest area gets started on March 1st, running until October 31st every year. During this time, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, except for campfires, requires a fire permit.
Additionally, different areas within the county have their own regulations. Most of the county is considered a “white/yellow” area, meaning those who wish to burn can do so without a permit from November 1st to February 29th, as long as a verbal notification is provided first. Most of the county’s municipalities like Clairmont and Hythe are considered “red areas,” requiring a permit for burning all year round.
Closer to the county’s B.C. border, and towards the north, “green areas” become common- requiring burning permits year round, and must be provided by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
Fire permit requests can be made through your local county Fire Guardian.
