Town of Wembley & County Fire Advisories, Restrictions and Bans
Updated - October 31, 2025
Fire Advisory Lifted
Effective at 3 p.m. today, Friday, October 31, 2025, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will be lifting the Fire Advisory that was put in place on October 2 for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley.
Due to cooler temperatures and the changing season, the County will not have any advisories in place as the fire danger in the region is now low.
Residents are encouraged to check any burn piles from the past winter to ensure they are completely extinguished.
For safe burning practices, visit www.countygp.ab.ca/fire or contact Regional Fire Service at 780-532-9727.
| 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. |
Fire Permits
Residents in the Town limits of Wembley do NOT require a fire permit for recreational fire pits. However, 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 updated information related to burning by visiting https://www.countygp.ab.ca/en/living-in-our-community/fire-bans.aspx or by typing "County of Grande Prairie Fire Bans" into your 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 735.
Are you located outside the Town of Wembley? Residents in the County of Grande Prairie require a valid fire permit for any burning, including recreational fire pits, burn barrels, incinerators, and brush piles. To contact a Fire Guardian about obtaining a fire permit in the County of Grande Prairie, click the link here - County of Grande Prairie Fire Guardians.
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
Forest Protection Area
Published on September 19, 2025
Wildfire Danger
The wildfire danger across the Grande Prairie Forest Area is low due to cool, damp conditions. The fire advisory has been lifted. Be cautious if you're spending time outdoors and do your part to prevent wildfires.
Wildfire Situation
All active wildfires in the Grande Prairie Forest Area are under control. Firefighters are monitoring these wildfires and will respond as needed. There are currently no threats to communities or infrastructure.
To view details on active wildfires in the province, visit the interactive wildfire map or download the Alberta Wildfire app.
End of Wildfire Season
The wildfire season ends November 1. Fire permits are no longer required for burning in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Wildfires can start any time of year when conditions are dry. Follow our safe burning guidelines to help prevent human-caused wildfires. Firefighters still respond to wildfires in the winter. If you spot a wildfire, report it by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Published on October 31, 2025 2:06 pm
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