FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT FOR LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY

Sangudo, Alberta

The Fire Hazard Rating for Lac Ste. Anne County is EXTREME. As a result, the Fire Advisory has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION, effective 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, until further notice.

Fire hazard conditions in light and medium fuels are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. With a significant warming trend in the weather forecast hazards will also increase.

This FIRE RESTRICTION includes:

• No open burning fires or major burn operations are allowed, and no fireworks.

• SAFE fires in acceptable fire pits, burn barrels/incinerators with screens, pellet smokers or other enclosed outdoor wood-fired appliances as well as gas/propane stoves, and barbeques are allowed with conditions.

• A SAFE fire under this restriction is a CONTINUOUSLY monitored fire of LIMITED size for cooking, warming, or recreation, burning within an ACCEPTABLY constructed fire pit or appliance, with a sparkarresting screen, no more than 1 meter in diameter and 60 cm (24 inches) in height, built on a noncombustible surface. No burning of any kind for any reason with winds above 15km/hr. No burning without an acceptable extinguishing method immediately at hand.

• No further fire permits for any open fire under the bylaw will be issued.

• Current permits issued may be suspended or cancelled at any time.

Please report any wildfire to 9-1-1 with the exact location to assist Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Personnel in locating and extinguishing these fires. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Additional information may be found on www.albertafirebans.ca.

For further information, please contact the Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services department at 1.866.880.5722 or 780.785.3411, or visit LSAC.ca or CountyFire.ca.