Fire Hazard Levels
Fire Restriction
Parkland County is under a Fire Restriction. Residents are reminded to be extra vigilant.
Fire danger ratings, also known as fire hazards, communicate how easily fires start, how quickly they spread and how long they burn. During the warm dry months of the year, it is particularly important to know the fire hazard rating.
Hazard levels across the province are available at www.albertafirebans.ca
Fire Hazard Levels
Fire Hazard Level | Description |
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Fire Ban |
No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including wood burning recreational fire pits, burn barrels/incinerators, and charcoal briquette barbecues. Gas and propane appliances such as barbecues, stoves and fire bowls/tables are allowed as well as Wood Pellet BBQ, Smokers, and Stoves. All fire permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued. |
Fire Restriction |
Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. No open burning fires or major burn operations are allowed. Safe, recreational fires in approved fire pits, burn barrels/incinerators with screens, as well as gas/propane stoves, barbeques and fire bowls are allowed. Major burn, outdoor fire, and consumer fireworks permits are cancelled at this time, and no new permits will be issued.
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Fire Advisory |
Fire Services warns residents that a fire restriction or ban may be coming if conditions do not improve. Open fires are allowed but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Soaking the area adjacent to fire pits with water is recommended. Fire permits may be restricted. |
No Restriction |
Normal burning rules apply. |
No Restriction | Fire Advisory | Fire Restriction | Fire Ban | |
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Major burn operations |
Allowed |
Limited |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Open burning (with permit) |
✔ |
Limited |
X |
X |
Incinerators with screen |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
X |
Burn barrels with screen |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
X |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
X |
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Fireworks (with permit) |
✔ |
✔ |
Limited |
X |
Screened Fire Pits |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
X |
Charcoal briquette barbecue |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
X |
Propane/gas barbecue |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Propane/gas fire pit |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Wood Pellet BBQ/Smoker/Stove |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Contact Us
Parkland County Centre
53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1
General Office: 780-968-8888
Toll Free: 1-888-880-0858
After hours: 780-968-8400
Email: hello@parklandcounty.com