Effective May 13, 2025, 3:00 PM Fire Ban decreased to Fire Advisory

Effective 15:00 today the current Fire Ban status will be reduced to a Fire Advisory status.

Welcome moisture was received across all portions of the County yesterday. Moderate temperatures, with some scattered showers are expected throughout the next 10 days.  Fine Fuel Moisture has increased due to green up conditions.

This reduces hazard in our area in light grassy fuels and mixed treed fuels. 

Allowed conditional burning in accordance with monitoring and weather conditions permitting are as follows:

Fire(s) in acceptable fire pits

Campfires on noncombustible surface surrounded by a fire ring

Permitted short duration open burning with inspection by a Fire Guardian

Burn barrels

Wood-fired appliances, incinerators

Propane powered appliances and pallet smokers

Smudge and or ceremonial fires

 

Prohibited are:

Large pile (greater then 16’ in diameter) multiple pile(s) or windrow burning activities.

Fireworks

Any burning activity not defined as allowed

Public are encouraged to use caution with frequent and consistent monitoring and have extinguishing methods on hand for any burning activity.

Public messaging will be updated over the course of the next couple of days on social media, County website, www.albertafirebans.ca