The City of Grande Prairie has downgraded the fire restriction to a fire advisory, effective October 6th, 2025.
During this advisory things like backyard fire pits with screens, propane and natural gas appliances, and charcoal briquette barbecues are once again permitted.
However activities such as a open burning and burn barrels will be limited, and fireworks are prohibited without written authorization.
The city says if you are planning to burn, you must take extra precautions such as no burning if winds are over 15 km/h, always have a water source nearby such as a garden hose, a bucket of water or fire extinguisher, and never leave a fire unattended.
City of Grande Prairie Fire Marshal Chris Renyk says the change of habit needs to be different when talking about fire safety.
“We continue to see fires start from something as simple as a cigarette tossed along a walking trail, it may not seem like much, but it only takes one spark in the wrong place to put homes and lives at risk. When we talk about fire prevention, we’re really talking about changing habits, not just as individuals but as a community.”
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
