Fire restriction in effect: Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority
Restrictions on some fire activities with the drought like conditions in Alberta are now in effect locally.
The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority has issued a fire restriction for the M.D. of Bonnyville, Village of Glendon, and Summer Villages of Bonnyville Beach and Pelican Narrows.
There are currently 50 wildfires burning in Alberta, with a total of 148 in 2024 alone, according to provincial data.
What this means:
- This means that existing fire permits are suspended and no new fire permits will be issued.
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds are still allowed.
- Essential burning may be allowed with written permission from a forest officer or fire guardian.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires are banned on public lands, including backcountry and random camping areas.
- Fireworks and exploding are prohibited.
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires (including charcoal briquettes) on private land and in provincial campgrounds is still allowed.
- Backyard fire pits, charcoal briquette barbeques
- Propane/natural gas powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor
- Cooking, warming, and lighting devices – all devices must be CSA approved and used a per manufacturer’s standards
If you need more information, call the BRFA at 780-826-4755.
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