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By Shaun Penner

Fire Restriction

Fire Restriction now in place for Grande Prairie Forest Area

Jun 24, 2021 | 2:36 PM

The fire advisory for the Grande Prairie Forest area has been increased to a restriction because of the hot and dry conditions that are set to move in over the weekend.

Under a restriction, existing fire permits are suspended and all outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer. Wood campfires on public land are also prohibited.

Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed, while wood campfires on private land are still permitted as well.

The fire restriction is also in place for the Peace River, Whitecourt, Edson, Slave Lake and High Level Forest areas.

The full list of fire bans, restrictions and advisories can be found at the Alberta Fire Bans website.