Fire Hazard Levels

CURRENT FIRE STATUS:

Updated July 29, 2026.

Fire status is updated as conditions change. Please check this page before conducting any burning activities.
Hazard levels across the province are available at www.albertafirebans.ca
Fire StatusWhat It MeansWhat’s AllowedWhat’s Not Allowed
🟢 No RestrictionNormal burning rules apply.✔️ Burning as permitted under normal regulations.Standard regulations still apply.
🟡 Fire AdvisoryFire danger is increasing. Conditions are being monitored and restrictions may be introduced if they worsen.✔️ Open fires are permitted.
✔️ Recreational fires.
✔️ Permitted burning activities.		⚠️ Use extreme caution. Soak the area around fire pits with water.
⚠️Fire permits may be restricted.
🟠 Fire RestrictionFire conditions allow fires to start and spread quickly.✔️ Safe recreational fires in approved fire pits.
✔️ Burn barrels/incinerators with approved screens.
✔️ Gas/propane BBQs, stoves and fire bowls.		❌ Open burning.
❌ Major burn operations.
❌ Major burn, outdoor fire, and consumer fireworks permits are cancelled.
❌ No new permits issued.
🔴 Fire BanExtreme fire danger. Outdoor burning is prohibited.✔️ Gas & propane BBQs, stoves and fire bowls.
✔️ Wood pellet BBQs, smokers and stoves.		❌ Recreational wood fires.
❌ Burn barrels/incinerators.
❌ Charcoal briquette BBQs.
❌ Fireworks.
❌ All fire permits are suspended or cancelled.
❌ No new permits will be issued.

For questions about the current Fire Status or Fire Hazard Levels please call (403)485-3115.