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By Tanner Smith

County of Grande Prairie

County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Services asks residents to “refrain from burning”

Apr 9, 2024 | 6:00 AM

The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service has responded to “several fires” over the past nine days and it is reminding residents that a fire advisory is in effect.

The County said the fires they responded to included brush fires, campfires escaping the pit and yard cleanups. That has led fire officials to ask residents “to refrain from burning, if possible, to mitigate the risk.”

At this time, no new fire permits are being issued. Existing permits are still valid but strict requirements must be followed:

• No burning is permitted if winds exceed 12 km per hour.
• Check forecasts for wind before initiating any burning activity.
• Ensure appropriate equipment or water is readily available for extinguishing fires.
• Continuous presence is mandatory during burning activities to prevent the escape of fires.
  One of “several fires” Regional Fire Services responded too (CC: County of Grande Prairie)
  One of “several fires” Regional Fire Services responded too (CC: County of Grande Prairie)
  One of “several fires” Regional Fire Services responded too (CC: County of Grande Prairie)
  One of “several fires” Regional Fire Services responded too (CC: County of Grande Prairie)

Residents are also being asked to once again check their winter burn sites, ensuring they are fully extinguished, as holdover fires are common with dry and windy conditions.

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To help further prevent wildfires, the county wants to make residents aware of drone thermal imaging being done next week, along the perimeter of last year’s Dune’s West Wildfire, to check for any leftover hotspots.

Currently, the County’s Regional Fire Service is working with Regional Enforcement Services to determine the cause of the fires they have responded to over the past nine days.