Current Fire Advisory and Ban Information By Area
Greenview Non-Forest Protection Area
DeBolt/Ridgevalley and Valleyview area
Current Wildfire Advisory & Ban Information
Grande Prairie Forest Area
Current Fire Advisory & Ban Information
Edson Forest Area
Current Fire Advisory & Ban Information
Slave Lake Forest Area
Current Fire Advisory & Ban Information
Whitecourt Forest Area
Current Fire Advisory & Ban Information
Fire Advisory & Ban Information
Land within Greenview boundaries covers multiple Forest Protection Areas (FPA) and areas under Greenview’s jurisdiction, also known as Non-Permit Forest Protection Areas (FPA).
Within an FPA, the government of Alberta is the wildfire authority, manages and responds to all wildfires in those areas, and is responsible for issuing permits and putting on fire bans.
In Non-Permit FPA areas, Greenview is the wildfire authority, managing and responding to all wildfires and issuing fire bans.
Greenview Non-Permit FPA Area – Valleyview Map
Greenview Non-Permit FPA Area – DeBolt/Ridgevalley Map
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
Additional Resources
Alberta Fire Bans
Click to view Fire Bans and Advisories issued throughout Alberta.
Greenview Voyent Alert
Voyent Alert is a multi-purpose communication service provided free by Greenview to keep you informed of critical events like fires or floods. Sign up to receive critical alerts from Greenview.
Alberta Emergency Alert
Emergency alerts are issued to provide you with critical information about an immediate threat, where it is occurring, and what action you need to take.
Fire Permits
From March 1 to October 31, a fire permit is required for all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area (FPA), excluding campfires.
For more information, requirements and how to apply for a fire permit within an FPA, please visit Alberta Wildfire – Get a fire permit