A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Find active fire advisories, restrictions, bans, forest closures, off-highway vehicle restrictions and what activities are allowed.
Report a wildfire: If you see a wildfire in a forested area call 310-FIRE (3473)
Find the latest information on all active fire advisories, fire restrictions and fire bans across the province.
The Government of Alberta has a tiered fire ban system restricting activities that may cause wildfires in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) of Alberta. Fire advisories, restriction or bans, forest closures and off-highway vehicle restrictions can effectively reduce the number of human-caused wildfires. These are temporary measures brought in according to conditions. As fire danger levels rise or fall, these restrictions can be adjusted to reduce the likelihood of preventable wildfires.
A fire advisory is an indication that the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas.
Activity | Restriction level |
---|---|
Fire permits | May be restricted or suspended |
Safe wood campfires on public lands | Allowed |
Safe wood campfires in a designated campground | Allowed |
Safe wood campfires on private land | Allowed |
Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits | Allowed |
Barbeque – Charcoal briquette | Allowed |
Fireworks | Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer |
Exploding targets | Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer |
Propane/natural gas powered appliances | Allowed |
Indoor wood fire | Allowed |
Open flame oil devices | Allowed |
A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.
Activity | Restriction level |
---|---|
Fire permits | Restricted or suspended |
Safe wood campfires on public lands | Not allowed |
Safe wood campfires in a designated campground | Allowed |
Safe wood campfires on private land | Allowed |
Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits | Allowed |
Barbeque – Charcoal briquette | Allowed |
Fireworks | Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer |
Exploding targets | Always prohibited without written permission of a Forest Officer |
Propane/natural gas powered appliances | Allowed |
Indoor wood fire | Allowed |
Open flame oil devices | Allowed |
A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.
Activity | Restriction level |
---|---|
Fire permits | Suspended |
Safe wood campfires on public lands | Not allowed |
Safe wood campfires in a designated campground | Not allowed |
Safe wood campfires on private land | Not allowed |
Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits | Not allowed |
Barbeque – Charcoal briquette | Not allowed |
Fireworks | Not allowed |
Exploding targets | Not allowed |
Propane/natural gas powered appliances | Allowed |
Indoor wood fire | Allowed |
Open flame oil devices | Allowed |
An off-highway vehicle (OHV) restriction prohibits the use of OHVs on public land, including designated OHV trails. An OHV is a motorized vehicle designed to go beyond defined roadways.
An OHV is a motorized vehicle designed to go beyond defined roadways, including but not limited to:
An OHV is further defined in section 117 of the Traffic Safety Act.
For more information about OHV safety, see Off-highway vehicle safety.
A forest closure is enacted when the fire danger has reached such extreme levels that portions of the forest are closed and no access is permitted for public safety reasons. Access will only be granted by permit for those required to enter those specified lands.
Information line: 1-866-394-3473 (FYI-FIRE)
Media inquiries: 780-420-1968
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