Fire Ban issued by Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority on Wednesday

A Fire Ban for the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87, Summer Villages of Bonnyville Beach and Pelican Narrows, and Village of Glendon is effective as of Wednesday, May 7 at 3:17PM.

Existing fire permits are cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued.

• Prohibited:
  • All open fires including campfires, backcountry and random camping areas and backyard fire pits and burn barrels on public or private land or campgrounds.
  • Charcoal briquettes, pellet smokers, turkey fryers, tiki torches, and fireworks.
  • The use of off-highway vehicles for recreational use on all public lands.

• Allowed
  • Portable propane fire pits that are CSA approved or UL certified.
  • Gas or propane stoves and barbecues that are CSA approved or UL certified and are designed for cooking or heating.
  • Catalytic or infrared-style heaters.
  • Fires contained in industrial facilities or on industrial sites as approved by a forest
  officer.

We expect this fire advisory to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires in Alberta, while allowing Albertans to enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible. Please monitor www.albertafirebans.ca daily for any updates or changes.