Do you have a fire permit?

All residents with a fire permit must call the Burning Status line at 780-464-8464 or text the word “BURN” to 587-340-3696 before burning, to make sure burning is allowed. Conditions may change throughout the day. 

What is a fire ban?

A fire ban is when no outdoor fires are allowed.

What is NOT allowed:

• open fires (brush, bonfires etc.)
• burn barrels or incinerators
• fireworks 
• fire pits or chimineas  
• solid fuel barbecues (charcoal, pellets etc.)  

What is allowed:

• cooking and recreational appliances that can be turned on or off using a switch or valve (fire table, electric smoker, propane or natural gas barbecues)

What is a fire advisory?

A fire advisory is when all fire and fireworks permits are suspended. 

What is NOT allowed:

• open fires (brush, bonfires)
• burn barrels or incinerators
• fireworks    

What is allowed:

• recreational fire pits with a screen, chimineas
• propane or natural gas tables, bowls and appliances
• all barbecues 

Issuing a fire advisory or ban

Emergency Services compiles and reviews current and forecasted data such as humidity, temperature and precipitation within Strathcona County.

Other factors reviewed include:

• Risk of a fires getting out of control
• Relation between temperature and humidity
• Water restrictions or water bans

Fire bans are declared and lifted by the Fire Chief or designate.

Visit Alberta Fire Bans to get information on current fire bans, advisories and restrictions throughout the province.