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Grande Prairie Forest Area - March 04, 2026
Low wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is low. Cooler temperatures and snow cover have helped reduce the overall wildfire risk.
Wildfire season begins March 1
Wildfire season runs from March 1 - October 31. During this time, fire permits are required for any outdoor burning, except campfires. Request a fire permit in the Forest Protection Area online.
If you completed any burning projects over the winter months, remember to check the site often. Fires can smoulder underground for weeks or even months and may reignite when temperatures rises and conditions become dry. When revisiting your winter burn site, you should:
- Spread the remaining ashes and debris.
- Check the ground for any hot spots with your bare hands and feel deep below the surface for any lingering ground fire.
- Douse the area to fully extinguish the burn and stir up ashes with heavy equipment or hand tools.
- Ensure the area is cold to the touch - only then is the fire fully out.
Published on March 4, 2026 12:34 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
Permits are required for all burning, except a campfire. Fire permits are free and available online.
Go back and check any winter burning projects to ensure they are fully extinguished. Fires can smoulder underground and reignite as a wildfire in the spring.
Contact info
Kai Bowering
780-686-4637
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