XX 20
Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility
Alberta ’ s five level colour-coded fire ban system Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has a five level colour-coded system for putting on fire bans in the Forest Protection Area ( FPA ). Planning to enjoy a campfire ? Before you head out , visit wildfire . alberta . ca for the latest fire ban information . The Alberta Fire Bans website is a single portal to all active fire advisories , fire restrictions and fire bans across the province . This system increases efficiency in applying fire use restrictions during increasing fire hazard . It also provides more advanced warning about possible impacts on burning and campfires .
Be found when it matters most In an effort to enhance the Lesser Slave River Emergency Communications System and ensure accurate and rapid community response , everyone who lives and works within the Lesser Slave River boundaries is encouraged to provide us with a primary home phone number as well as at least one backup number such as a mobile or work phone number . This information will then be added to the municipal callout database , ensuring you ’ re contacted immediately and automatically in the event of a water line break , road closure or more critical emergency . Learn more by visiting mdlsr . ca / Emergency .
NO RESTRICTION
Fire permits are required during fire season for any type of burning in the FPA , except campfires . Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas .
FIRE ADVISORY
The fire hazard rating has increased . Fire permits may be restricted . Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas , but this level is a warning they may be restricted if the situation doesn ’ t improve .
FIRE RESTRICTION
Safe campfires are allowed in fire rings in campgrounds only . No campfires ( or other open fires ) or charcoal briquettes are allowed in backcountry or random camping areas . Gas or propane stoves / barbecues and portable propane fire pits are allowed . Permits may be suspended or canceled and no new fire permits will be issued . If the situation continues to worsen , Alberta Agriculture and Forestry will put on a fire ban .
FIRE BAN
No campfires ( or other open fires ) are allowed in campgrounds or backcountry and random camping areas . This includes charcoal briquettes . Gas or propane stoves / bbqs and portable propane fire pits are allowed . All fire permits are suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued .
FOREST AREA CLOSURE
The fire danger has reached such extreme levels that portions of the forest are closed and no access is permitted for public safety concerns .
wildfire . alberta . ca