Some cooler weather and the uptick in recent rain has allowed the city to downgrade a long standing fire restriction down to an advisory.
The improved but still dry conditions mean things like residential firepits, charcoal briquette barbecues, and qood pellet smokers and barbecues are now back on the allowed list. However, open burning and burn barrels, fire pits without screens and fireworks without written authority are still prohibited.
City of Grande Prairie Fire Marshal Chris Renyk says fires can still start easily and spread fast, especially with elevated wind speeds over 15 km/h. He suggests keeping safety practices top of mind, even with the downgraded risk.
“Wind over 15 km/h can send embers flying into nearby yards or dry grass, starting fires before anyone even notices. Always check the wind before you burn, and don’t light anything if it’s too breezy
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
