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For Immediate Release

Date: June 10, 2019 1:00 PM
Contact: Scott Franchuk, County Fire Chief
Phone: (780) 656-3730
Fax: (780) 656-3768

Fire Advisory Smoky Lake County

Smoky Lake County has downgraded the existing Fire Restriction to a Fire Advisory effective 1:00 p.m. June 10, 2019. New fire permits will be issued on inspection only during the Fire Advisory.

What is allowed: Safe wood campfires in campgrounds (within fire rings), backyards, or random camping areas Charcoal briquettes Portable propane fire pits Gas or propane stoves and barbecues Catalytic or infrared-style heaters Off-Highway Vehicles can start wildfires – check frequently to ensure hotspots are free of debris, and make sure mufflers and spark arrestors are working properly. Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. The Fire Advisory allows burning barrels with safe burning practices in place and screens covering all barrels in use as per county policy. The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

For further information please contact the Smoky Lake County, (780) 656-3730

Current Fire Ban Information can also be found on an interactive map through Alberta Fire Bans