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Fire Restriction in Effect
FIRE CONTROL ORDER Due to high fire hazard, a fire restriction is now in effect for Westlock County.
SUSPENDED: All Fire Permits will no longer be issued for Large Brush or Fireworks.
(The issuance of new fire permits will be restricted to essential burning only e.g. Small Debris, Crop Removal)
Restricted: No Backcountry Campfire
Restricted: No Burn Barrels
Banned: Exploding Targets & Tracer Rounds
Allowed: Fire in random municipal or private campgrounds within designated fire rings.
Allowed: Backyard Fire Pits must be minimum of three (3) meter clearance, measured from the nearest fire pit edge is maintained from buildings, property lines, or other combustible material and have a mesh screen with openings no larger than 12.5 mm and constructed of expanded metal (or equivalent non-combustible material), gas or propane stove barbeques.
Allowed: Engineered Incinerators
Supervise and extinguish all fires during windy dry conditions. If you are burning you SHALL have water, and extinguishing equipment handy and ready. It is recommended that all burn permits that were previously issued be checked, to ensure that they are out and not cause a spring grass fire.
Any unpermitted activities are subject to fines in accordance with the Westlock County Fire Bylaw as per Schedule B.
Westlock 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!
https://www.albertafirebans.ca/