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By Shane Clausing

WILDFIRE DANGER very HIGH

Wildfire danger for Grande Prairie Forest Area listed as very high

Jul 2, 2021 | 6:10 PM

The wildfire danger level for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now listed as very high.

On June 29, a Red Flag warning was issued for the Grande Prairie area, however, rain in the region on July 1 has lowered the wildfire level.

The rain gives a temporary cool down and good coverage to dampen the forest fine fuels in the area, but the potential for wildfires still remains.

Meantime, a fire restriction is in place for the Grande Prairie Forest Area.

Under this restriction:

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• Existing fire permits are suspended;
• All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer;
• Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed.

Prohibited:

• Wood campfires on public land
• Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:

• Wood campfires on private land
• Wood campfires within provincial campgrounds in a designated campfire ring
• Backyard fire pits on private land
• Charcoal briquette barbeques
• Propane or natural gas-fueled appliances
• Indoor wood fires
• Open flame oil devices
• Remember to check the hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and remove debris before and after use.
• Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.