Fire Rating: FIRE BAN & OHV RESTRICTION

FIRE BAN & OVH RESTRICTION

Effective: April 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Due to extreme fire hazard conditions the Smoky Lake County is upgraded the existing fire restriction to a fire ban effective 8:00 a.m. April 28, 2025.

The ban will remain in effect until further notice. The Fire Ban means there are absolutely no outdoor fires permitted including, but not limited to; open fires, campfires, brush piles and burning barrels.

The discharge of fireworks is also prohibited during this ban.

No new fire permits will be issued during the period of the ban and all previously issued permits remain cancelled.

Gas fueled barbeques (propane) with lids, liquid fueled camping stoves and propane fire pits will be allowed.

Off Highway Vehicle Restriction

No person shall operate an Off-Highway Vehicle on Municipal Property, Highway, Permitted Use Area, or trail in Smoky Lake County during a Fire Ban and Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction.

A person who sets a fire during this ban may be prosecuted and will be responsible for the costs of extinguishing the fire pursuant to Smoky Lake County Fire Protection Service Bylaw 1285-15.

For further information please contact Smoky Lake County at780-656-3730.

This fire ban will stay in effect until fire hazard conditions improve significantly.