Alberta’s wildfire season started on March 1. This means Fire Permits are now required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, except for campfires.

Wildfires can start in cooler conditions. Wildfire risk increases as snow melts and dry vegetation is exposed.

Always extinguish your campfire when you are done with it. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again. Repeat these steps until there is no heat coming from the ashes.

Revisit winter burn sites to prevent spring wildfires. Check your brush pile or windrow burning projects to ensure all hot spots are extinguished.

• Spread out the remaining material.
• Soak the area and ensure there is no heat or smoke.
• Check your burn site multiple times in the coming weeks to ensure it has not reignited.   

Fire Permits are free and can be requested online. You can also request your fire permit by calling your local forestry office.

• Grande Prairie/Grovedale/County West: (780) 814-1648
• Spirit River: (780) 814-1983
• Valleyview: (780) 524-6576

Stay informed of fire restrictions and bans in your area by checking Alberta Fire Bans.