What is a fire ban / fire advisory
Fire advisory – A fire advisory is an indication that the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas.
Fire restriction – A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.
Fire ban – A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.
For more information, please visit Fire ban tiered system
Fire activity restriction levels
Fire Advisory
Activity and Restriction Level
Fire permits – May be restricted or suspended
Safe wood campfires on public lands – Allowed
Safe wood campfires in a designated campground – Allowed
Safe wood campfires on private land – Allowed
Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits – Allowed
Barbeque – Charcoal briquette – Allowed
Fireworks – Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer
Exploding targets – Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer
Propane/natural gas powered appliances – Allowed
Indoor wood fire – Allowed
Open flame oil devices – Allowed
Fire Restriction
Activity and Restriction Level
Fire permits – Restricted or suspended
Safe wood campfires on public lands – Not allowed
Safe wood campfires in a designated campground – Allowed
Safe wood campfires on private land – Allowed
Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits – Allowed
Barbeque – Charcoal briquette – Allowed
Fireworks – Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer
Exploding targets – Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer
Propane/natural gas powered appliances – Allowed
Indoor wood fire – Allowed
Open flame oil devices – Allowed
Fire Ban
Activity and Restriction Level
Fire permits – Suspended
Safe wood campfires on public lands – Not allowed
Safe wood campfires in a designated campground – Not allowed
Safe wood campfires on private land – Not allowed
Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits – Not allowed
Barbeque – Charcoal briquette – Not allowed
Fireworks – Not allowed
Exploding targets – Not allowed
Propane/natural gas powered appliances – Allowed
Indoor wood fire – Allowed
Open flame oil devices – Allowed
How to find out if there is a fire ban/advisory in your area
Current Fire Bans & Advisories
Land within Greenview boundaries covers multiple Forest Areas.
MD of Greenview: DeBolt/Ridgevalley and Valleyview area Current wildfire danger
Grande Prairie Forest Area: Current wildfire danger
Edson Forest Area: Current wildfire danger
Slave Lake Forest Area: Current wildfire danger
Whitecourt Forest Area: Current wildfire danger
