Sturgeon County Lifts Full Fire Ban Returns to Fire Restriction Status – Issued May 31, 4:00 pm, 2023
Sturgeon County Lifts Full Fire Ban Returns to Fire Restriction Status – Issued May 31, 4:00 pm, 2023
Effective 04:00 pm, May 31, 2023, Sturgeon County will lift its full “Fire Ban” and return to a “Fire Restriction” status.
Under a “Fire Restriction” the use of backyard fire pits used for Warming or Cooking, Propane BBQ’s, Portable Propane Fireplaces, Electric Smokers, Pellet Type Smokers, Outside Fireplaces, Chimneys and Propane Heaters are permitted under this restriction.
No new burn permits will be issued. All current fire permits (including those for burn barrels and incinerators) previously issued remain suspended until further notice. All outdoor fires presently burning, whether set under the authority of a fire permit or not, are required to be extinguished.
Firework permits for low hazard/family fireworks issued remain suspended. No new fireworks permits will be issued. Use of exploding targets and tracer rounds are also prohibited.
The restriction and ban on use of ATV’s and or OHV’s is also lifted.
Sturgeon County urges everyone to use extreme caution when working or driving in grassy areas, be mindful of hot exhaust and keep vehicles clean and free of debris as smoldering debris can fall off and start fires.
Always know your location and Dial 911 for any emergency!
Note: These restrictions also apply within the Town limits of Bon Accord, Legal and Redwater.
For further updates visit the Sturgeon County website at www.sturgeoncounty.ca and the Alberta Fire Bans website at www.albertafirebans.ca. All other inquires contact 780-939-8400.