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Fire Restriction EFFECTIVE JUNE 7
Revised
Effective 04:30pm, Wednesday June 7, 2023, FIRE RESTRICTION is now in effect for Westlock County Jurisdiction.
Rescinding: May 26, 2023 Fire Restriction
Note: Residents who live or travel in the forest fire protection area zone 44 must adhere to provincial ban and Refer to Alberta Fire Control Zone Map.
https://wildfire.alberta.ca/resources/maps-data/documents/FireControlZonesMap-May03-2017.pdf
Fire Permits may be issued upon discretion of fire guardian inspection.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor back county wood fires are prohibited on public lands, including random camping areas.
- Banned exploding targets.
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires (including charcoal briquettes) on private lands and in managed campgrounds.
- Backyard fire pits, charcoal briquette barbeques.
- Propane/ natural gas cooking or heating appliances, devices must be CSA approved and used as per manufacturer’s standards.
- Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor.
- Burn Barrel/Incinerators
- OHV’s
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 911.
Restriction may change anytime should fire index increase.
Always remember to use extreme caution while using your fire pits, burn barrels and conducting any open burning. An “under control” fire can change in a matter of seconds or minutes. Call 911 for any emergency.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe!