Alberta Fire Bans & Restrictions

Fire Restriction in EffectCampfires are only permitted in designated Parks Canada metal fire rings or boxes Designated fire pits include metal fire rings, metal fire boxes, and cook stoves within cooking shelters. Designated fire pits do not include creating your own ring using rocks. At no time is it permitted to use a rock ring in place of these designated metal fire pits. Random fires are never allowed. Additional campfire information can be found here: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/nature/conservation/feu-fire/miseajour-update How to safely enjoy a campfire in a national park: 1. Keep campfires small and only in designated fire rings or boxes. 2. Never leave your campfire unattended. 3. Completely extinguish campfires with water. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until it is cool to the touch before leaving it. While we cannot avoid naturally occurring wildfires (ex: lightning strikes), we can avoid human-caused fires. Please do your part to keep our communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires. If you see any wildfires, illegal campfires, or suspicious smoke, please report to Banff Emergency Dispatch: 403-762-4506.

Campfires are only permitted in designated fire pits, which include Parks Canada metal fire rings, Parks Canada metal fire boxes and cook stoves within cooking shelters. At no time is it permitted to use a rock ring in place of these designated metal fire pits. Random fires are never allowed. How to safely enjoy a campfire in a national park: 1. Keep campfires small and only in designated fire rings or boxes. 2. Never leave your campfire unattended. 3. Completely extinguish campfires with water. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until it is cool to the touch before leaving it. Please do your part to keep communities and first responders safe by not lighting illegal campfires. Report any wildfires, illegal campfires, or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155 or call 911.

Fires are only allowed in designated fire pits and fire boxes. How to safely enjoy a campfire in Wood Buffalo National Park: · Keep campfires small and only in designated fire rings or boxes. · Never leave your campfire unattended. · Completely extinguish campfires with water. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until it is cool to the touch before leaving it. Please do your part to keep communities and first responders safe. Please note that these fire restrictions do not restrict Indigenous peoples from using fire for traditional or ceremonial purposes. Report wildfires or suspicious smoke to the Fire Duty Officer at 867-621-0136

Elk Island Fire Rules(always) Fires are only allowed in designated fire pits provided. Random fires are not allowed in National Parks. Please keep campfires safe for both visitors and the environment by following these rules: Backcountry camping – Fires are allowed in areas with a provided fire pits only. Fire permits for Oster Lake Backcountry Campground – Purchase a campground fire permit at the Visitor Centre before departure. Firewood – Purchase bundled firewood at the Astotin Lake Campground Kiosk and the Visitor Information Centre. Report any wildfires, illegal campfires or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Dispatch: 1-877-852-3100 or call 911. Current and forecasted conditions are evaluated daily. When deciding whether a fire ban is needed, Parks Canada considers local fire hazards, current and forecasted weather conditions, the amount of moisture in vegetation, the regional wildfire situation, and the availability of responders and equipment. Check important bulletins for updates: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/elkisland/securite-safety/bulletins

Effective May 6, 2025 the Town of Bashaw issued a FIRE RESTRICTION. The following are PERMITTED during this Fire Restriction: - safe wood campfires in approved fire pits with a screen (on private lands and in campgrounds). - portable propane fire pits. - gas or propane stoves and barbeques, including briquettes. - catalytic or infrared style heaters - pellet style electric smokers. Ensure winds are projected to be less than 16 km/hr for the duration of your burn. Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. This Fire Restriction will remain in effect until further notice.

Burn permits will be subject to review at this time.

FIRE ADVISORY INFORMATION: EFFECTIVE 17:00 SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 As a result of the current ground and weather conditions and the projected forecast, the County of Stettler is moving to a FIRE ADVISORY effective 17:00 on September 8, 2026. The following are the limitations on burning at this time: 1. NEW PERMITS will be issued for a 5-day period for small brush piles [no larger than 3M (10 feet) wide by 2M (6 feet 6 inches) high]. 2. Windrows and large brush piles are prohibited while the fire advisory is in effect. 3. ALLOWS ESSENTIAL BURNING in burning barrels that are constructed of non-combustible material that have a tight-fitting metal mesh screen with openings not larger than 13 mm. 4. ALLOWS for safe wood campfires on public lands. 5. Abide by the requirements of the municipal by-laws, Forest and Prairie Protection Act and the Substance Release Regulation. 6. Winds must be less than 10km per hour, and one adult must be in attendance. 7. Consideration must be given to neighbours to avoid physical discomfort as a result of burning. This FIRE ADVISORY does not apply to: • Fires, which are contained within cooking and heating appliances, and which are fueled by propane, natural gas, charcoal briquette or wood pellets • Residential fire pits and safe wood campfires contained by non-combustible material with a metal mesh screen with openings no larger than 13 mm. • Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes • Catalytic or infrared-style heaters • Open flame oil devices (eg. Tiki torches) Residents are reminded that all brush piles and/or permitted debris piles must be buried under ground and covered with soil when burning is complete to ensure the fire cannot re-kindle. Conditions will be monitored. We will update the public on any changes. This FIRE ADVISORY will remain in effect until further notice. For more information contact HRF at 403-742-4441 or visit www.albertafirebans.ca. Troy Auton, Fire Chief Heartland Regional Fire