In accordance with Athabasca County Fire Services Bylaw 015-2023 section 8, a Fire Control Order is now in effect for lands within Athabasca County located outside the Forest Protection Area.
With improved conditions across the region, Athabasca County is moving from a Fire Restriction to a Fire Advisory.
Under this advisory:
- Fire Permits may be issued on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Fire Guardian.
- Existing permits are reinstated.
As per the Fire Service Bylaw 015-2023 the discharge fireworks and exploding targets on public lands is prohibited. All open fires including but not limited to burn barrels, brush piles, smudges, grass/stubble burns require a permit. Permit requests are responded to within 5 business days and do require a site inspection.
Residents and visitors to the region are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when recreating in the outdoors. While the grass is green, Off Highway Vehicles still have the potential to start fires. Check your exhaust for combustible buildup and stay to designated trails.