The City of Grande Prairie has joined the county in issuing a fire advisory, effective immediately.
Under the advisory, fire permits for open burning and fireworks will not be issued, existing burning permits will be suspended, and new fire pit permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, strictly for “light burning” activities only.
Permitted activities include safe wood campfires, backyard fire pits, portable propane fire pits, gas or propane stoves and barbecues, and catalytic or infrared-style heaters.
Any burning without a valid permit, besides campfires, is now prohibited. Officials say the advisory will remain in effect “until conditions improve.”
