Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development has issued a Fire Advisory for the Grande Prairie Wildfire management area.
Dry grass and other fire fuels, brought on by a lack of precipitation, are the reasons behind the advisory.
No new fire permits for heavy fuels and machine-piled brush piles are being issued, while essential burning permits are now restricted to a maximum 5 day allowance.
There are currently two active wildfires in the region – one is under control while the other has been turned over to the responsible party.
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There have been a total of 9 wildfires so far this year, burning 48.8 hectares.
Photo: Recent wildfire near Whitecourt