By Curtis Galbraith

Wildfires

Fire advisory still in place for Grande Prairie Forest Area

Jun 5, 2020 | 1:25 PM

UPDATE: AS of 6:22 p.m. June 5, the wildfire hazard in the Grande Prairie Forest Area had been downgraded to low. The fire advisory is still in place.

A fire advisory is still in place in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.

This means that safe burning with a permit, safe wood campfires, backyard fire pits, charcoal briquette barbecues, and infrared-style heaters are all still allowed. Burning without a permit or unsafe campfires are not.

Off-highway vehicle use is also still allowed, but riders are asked to clear debris from their machines before riding. They are also asked to carry a fire extinguisher, water and a collapsible shovel.

The current wildfire hazard rating in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is moderate.

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Fire watchers say this means fuels are drying and people should use caution when out in the woods.

There was a new fire today in the Saddle Hills area. It has been turned over to the landowner.

There have been 19 fires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area since March 1 that have burned 10 hectares.