Todays fire rating is High
Current Fire Rating:High
Fire Rating: Fire Restriction
Effective: July 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Smoky Lake County is implementing a Fire Restriction effective 10:30 a.m. July 26, 2024. The restriction will remain in effect until further notice.
The Fire Restriction only allows the following:
- Camp fires in approved fire receptacles (a fire pit constructed of non combustible materials with a metal mesh screen).
- Burning Barrels / Incinerators which are maintained correctly and in good condition. Burn Barrels must be covered with a with a metal mesh screen 6mm (1/4") or smaller and positioned a minimum of 100ft away from any structure or standing timber and must have a non combustible perimeter of 10 feet.
- The use of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) will be permitted during the Fire Restriction.
While the restriction is in place the County will not be issuing any fire permits for such things as brush, bales, garden/yard debris or burning pits. The use of fireworks is prohibited during the fire restriction with a required fireworks permit.
Recovery of Firefighting Costs: In accordance with Bylaw 1285-15: Fire Protection Services, any costs incurred by the County Fire departments will be charged to the landowner/permit holder, if the Fire Department or County is called upon to respond to extinguish a fire.
Smoky Lake 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.
For further information please contact the Smoky Lake County at 780-656-3730.
This fire restriction will stay in effect until fire hazard conditions improve significantly.
