Photo Credit: Alberta Wildfire

By Shane Clausing

WILDFIRE DANGER very HIGH

Wildfire danger level listed as very high for Grande Prairie Forest Area

Jul 12, 2021 | 5:17 PM

The wildfire danger level for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now listed as very high.

Currently, there are four wildfires burning in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, all four of which are under control.

A number have fires have been started from lightning this year. Often multiple wildfires are started on the same day as storm cells pass through the region.

A fire restriction also remains in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area because of the hot and dry conditions.

Under this restriction:

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• Existing fire permits are suspended;
• All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer;
• Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed.

Prohibited:

• Wood campfires on public land
• Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:

• Wood campfires on private land
• Wood campfires within provincial campgrounds in a designated campfire ring
• Backyard fire pits on private land
• Charcoal briquette barbeques
• Propane or natural gas-fueled appliances
• Indoor wood fires
• Open flame oil devices
• Remember to check the hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and remove debris before and after use.
• Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.