The fire restriction across the entire County of Grande Prairie, as well as the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley will been downgraded to a fire advisory as of 1 p.m. Tuesday.
County Fire Chief Trevor Grant says recent precipitation combined with cooler temperatures has helped reduce the overall wildfire risk, but urges people not to take the conditions as a sign that safety shouldn’t remain top of mind.
“Conditions can still be dry in some areas, and wildfires can easily start under the right circumstances, so we’re asking residents to use caution with any outdoor burning.”
Landowners and industry members are strongly encouraged to continue to inspect any previously burned piles from the winter to confirm they are fully extinguished. Burning is not allowed when winds reach, or are forecasted to reach, 12 kilometres per hour or higher.
