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By Erika Rolling
Dry Conditions

Fire advisory in effect for City of Grande Prairie

Nov 10, 2026 | 10:21 AM

As of 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, the City of Grande Prairie has put a fire advisory in effect.

The City is following suit with the County of Grande Prairie, as the County proactively did the same on Monday, November 9.

Both municipalities say this is being done due to dry conditions and to reduce the risk of preventable human-caused fires.

Grande Prairie Fire Chief Mark VanWerkhoven says in a new release, “Dry conditions mean even a small spark can quickly turn into a serious fire.”

Permitted activities under the advisory include:

  • Backyard fire pits with screens
  • Propane and natural gas appliances (barbecues, heaters, firepits)
  • Charcoal briquette barbecues
  • Wood pellet smokers and barbecues (with and without switch)
  • Indoor wood fireplaces
  • Smudge fires

Prohibited activities are:

  • Open burning and burn barrels (limited – case by case, permit requests may be restricted)
  • Fire pits without screens (never allowed)
  • Fireworks (not permitted without written authorization

Chief VanWerkhoven said in the same release, “Improperly discarded cigarettes are a preventable fire risk, particularly in grassy areas and along trails. We’re asking residents to be mindful of how easily fires can start and take the extra precautions needed to keep our community safe.”

Residents are being reminded to take extra precaution to prevent accidental fires by:

  • Not conducting any burning if wind is over 15 km/h
  • Always having a water source nearby such as a garden hose, bucket of water or fire extinguisher
  • Never leaving a fire unattended
  • Disposing cigarette butts safely in a proper receptacle. Never discarding cigarettes on the ground, from vehicle windows or in dry vegetation.

The fire advisory will be in effect until conditions improve. More information can be found through Alberta Fire Bans or the City’s website.

by Erika Rolling