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By Nathaniel Leigh
Fire Advisory

City of Grande Prairie issues fire advisory

Apr 16, 2025 | 12:30 PM

The City of Grande Prairie issued a fire advisory for the city today (Wednesday, April 16).

Similar advisories were issued for the County of Grande Prairie and the MD of Greenview yesterday afternoon.

The advisory for Grande Prairie retroactively went into effect as of 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.

Fire permits for open burning and fireworks will not be issued, existing permits are suspended, and new fire pit permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis.

Activities like safe wood campfires, backyard fire pits, and portable propane fire pits are still permitted.

The advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

by Nathaniel Leigh