Fire advisory issued for Grande Prairie Forest Area

A fire advisory has been issued for the Grande Prairie Forest Area due to gusting winds and rising temperatures.

Under the advisory, existing fire permits are still valid, but new permits will only be issued on a case-by-case basis for essential burning purposes.

Burning without a permit, except for campfires, is prohibited.

Fire advisories are also in place in the Peace River, High Level and Slave Lake Forest Areas.