Fire ban issued for Leduc County

Leduc County, AB

Leduc County is now under a full fire ban as of Tuesday, May 6 at 4 p.m. There is an increased risk of wildfire due to high winds and dry conditions.

No outdoor fires are allowed, including open fires, smudge fires, campfires, recreational fires (firepits), or fires contained to burn barrels. Fires burning when the ban is issued must be extinguished immediately. The discharge of fireworks is not allowed, and wood or pellet-fueled smokers are also prohibited during a fire ban.

"We advise County residents to use extreme caution when using anything that could cause a fire to ignite, including grinding or welding tools or even a vehicle's exhaust in dry grass," said Leduc County Director of Protective Services and Fire Chief Tylor Bennett. "Due to increased winds and dry conditions, fires can ignite and become uncontrollable extremely quickly."

All fire permits are suspended, as per the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, and no new fire permits will be issued for the duration of this ban.

Residents can use cooking and heating appliances – such as barbecues, firepits and patio heaters that are fueled by liquid fuel like propane or natural gas only.

Fire officials will continue to monitor conditions, and will update the public at leduc-county.com and albertafirebans.ca when the ban is lifted or downgraded.

• Burning and fire permits in Leduc County
• Alberta Fire Bans website