Wildfire season starts March 1. This means that all burning, with the exception of a campfire, will require a burn permit. We urge residents and industry to return to their burn piles and ensure they are fully extinguished. Wildfire can start and spread anytime of year, always put out your campfire and never leave it unattended. If you see smoke or flame in the forest and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.
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Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Caroline Charbonneau
780-740-1341
caroline.charbonneau@gov.ab.ca