Town of Wembley & County of Grande Prairie
- Fire Advisories, Fire Restrictions and Fire Bans -
FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT: MAY 9, 2026 @ 0800am
County Downgrades Fire Restriction to Fire Advisory
Effective at 3 p.m. today, Friday, June 5, 2026, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will downgrade the Fire Restriction to a Fire Advisory for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.
While the Fire Advisory is in effect, fire permits may be restricted in the County. Burning is not allowed when winds reach, or are forecasted to reach, 12 kilometres per hour or higher.
Landowners and industry members are strongly encouraged to continue to inspect any previously burned piles from the winter to confirm they are fully extinguished.
For fire ban updates, visit the County website at www.countygp.ab.ca/fireban.
For safe burning practices, visit the Fire Services webpage or contact Regional Fire Service at 780-532-9727.
Please note within the Town of Wembley, campfires are still permitted within approved fire pits under this restriction. A fire permit is not required within Town limits when burning in an approved pit. (See below for fire pit requirements)
Background Information
Depending on the conditions, the County of Grande Prairie uses the following tiered system to temporarily limit activities that may lead to wildfires. Fire advisories, restrictions, or bans can reduce human-caused wildfires.
- Fire Advisory: This is a warning level that the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted.
- 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 in an approved fire pit, including inside County campgrounds. 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.
| Fire Hazard Level | Description |
|---|---|
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. |
| 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 Advisory | A fire advisory is issued if the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas, but this level is a warning they may be restricted if the situation doesn't improve. |
| No Restriction | Normal burning rules apply. |
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Fire Permits
Residents in the Town limits of Wembley do NOT require a fire permit for recreational fire pits. All fire advisories, fire restrictions and fire bans put in place by the County of Grande Prairie DO apply within Town limits. It is your responsibility to ensure you know when, where and what you can burn. Always check verified websites or sources for information related to fire bans. For the Town of Wembley or the County of Grande Prairie, you can find always find more information related to burning by Clicking Here or by typing "County of Grande Prairie Fire Bans" into your internet search engine.
When in doubt, call the Wembley Fire Department or the County of Grande Prairie directly.
Wembley Fire Department : 780-766-3170
County of Grande Prairie Administration Building: 780-532-9722
Industrial burn permits are issued on a case-by-case basis within town limits. For any questions regarding industrial burning, please contact the Wembley Fire Department directly at 780-766-3170.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for a list of materials that are not permitted to be burned within Town limits, or to learn more about the Wembley Fire & Emergency Services Bylaw 753.
Are you located in the County of Grande Prairie? Residents in the County of Grande Prairie typically require a valid fire permit for burning including recreational fire pits, burn barrels, incinerators, and brush piles during fire season. To see if you require a fire permit for your area within the County please click the link - County of Grande Prairie Fire Guardians.
*Please note that fire permits for the County of Grande Prairie cannot be issued by contacting the Wembley Fire Department directly. To obtain a fire permit, you will need to contact a County of Grande Prairie Fire Guardian for your division. Homeowners/Landowners who contact the Wembley Fire Department directly for fire permits within the County will be provided with one of the phone numbers listed below*
County Division #4 & Division #5 (Wembley East & West) - Fire Permits
Tim Hoekstra: 613-312-7999
Logan Stacey: 780-512-3026
Lynda Ost: 780-296-2825
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Town of Wembley Fire Pit Criteria
In the Town of Wembley, a residential fire pit must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of 3-metres (10ft) of clearance, measured from the nearest fire pit edge, is maintained from buildings, property lines, or other combustible material
- A minimum of one and a half times the height of the fire pit of noncombustible material surrounding the outer perimeter of the fire pit
- The fire pit height does not exceed 0.6 meters (2ft) when measured from the surrounding grade to the top of the pit opening
- The fire pit opening does not exceed 1 meters (3ft) in width or in diameter when measured between the widest points or outside edges
- The fire pit installation has enclosed sides made from bricks, concrete blocks, heavy gauge metal, or other non-combustible materials
- A spark arrester mesh screen with openings no larger than 1.25 cm (0.5") and constructed of expanded metal (or equivalent non-combustible material) is used to cover the fire opening in a manner sufficient to contain and reduce the hazards of airborne sparks
- The fire pit is not located over any underground utilities or under any above-ground wires
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Forest Protection Area (FPA)
Published on June 9, 2026
Low Wildfire Danger
Wildfire danger is currently low in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Wildfires can still start, even in cooler conditions.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires. All recent wildfires have been extinguished.
Wildfire information
For current wildfire information, including location, status and size, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard
Fire prevention
Reduce your risk from wildfire by following FireSmart principles around your home and property.
When spending time outdoors: Use caution, follow safe burning practices, and fully extinguish your campfire before you leave.
Municipal wildfire reporting
Sharing timely information about active wildfires with Albertans is an important part of the Alberta government's approach to wildfire safety. That’s why we’ve enabled municipalities to report wildfires occurring within their borders to have them included on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard and Alberta Wildfire Status app. The blue flame icon indicates a municipal fire. Read the map legend to understand the different flame icons.
Alberta Wildfire is also introducing response type reporting to explain how a wildfire is being managed. Wildfires within Alberta Wildfire’s jurisdiction will be assigned one of three response types:
- Full response: Immediate and aggressive suppression action is taken.
- Modified response: Some suppression action is used to contain a wildfire within a pre-determined boundary.
- Monitored response: The wildfire is observed and assessed.
Click on one of the flame icons on the wildfire map to find the response type information.
Seeking your input
Forest area updates are an important way we share the latest information with Albertans. We've developed a short survey to determine if the updates are meeting your needs. Share your thoughts today.
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