Fire Bans & Restrictions
The Fire Advisory has been lifted effective June 11, 2026. There are no fire restrictions, bans or advisories in place for St. Albert.
Fire Bans, Restrictions and Advisories
During hot, dry weather, fire advisories, restrictions and bans can be issued by the Province or by municipalities. The City of St. Albert’s fire bans, restrictions and advisories apply to all land within St. Albert city limits. Provincial fire bans and advisories apply to all Crown Land in Alberta. Each municipality is independent and determines whether their area is at a particular risk for fire. Fire advisories, restrictions and bans are declared and lifted by the Fire Chief or Fire Chief designate.
Further information regarding provincial fire conditions is available at ALBERTAFIREBANS.CA
Understanding Hazard Levels
- No Restrictions: Normal burning rules apply.
- Fire Advisory: Fire hazard conditions are increasing, and residents are warned that a fire restriction or ban may be coming if conditions do not improve.
- Fire Restriction: A fire restriction is declared when conditions have increased and fires can start/grow quickly.
- Fire Ban: A fire ban is declared for an extreme fire hazard conditions. No outdoor fires are allowed.
What is allowed during a Fire Advisory, Ban or Restriction?
Type of burning or cooking | No Restriction | Fire Advisory | Fire Restriction | Fire Ban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screened wood burning backyard fire pits on private property (permit required) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Screened wood burning fire pits on private driveways | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Certified propane/natural gas firepits & barbecues on private property, driveways & parks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charcoal briquette barbecue on private property | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charcoal briquette & smoker barbecues in public park | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Burn barrels + incinerators in rural areas (permit required) | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Fireworks and pyrotechnic devices | Requires permit and professional pyrotechnician license | ✖ | ✖ | |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a fire ban or restriction is issued by St. Albert, the City will update information on the fire ban and restrictions web page, social media channels and send a news release.
St. Albert Fire Services continually monitors current and forecasted weather conditions specific to St. Albert and uses a fire weather index tool to determine if a fire advisory, restriction or ban is needed. Other factors also taken into consideration are:
- Risk of a fires getting out of control
- Availability of local and mutual aid resources
- Water level and water restrictions
- Provincial or neighboring municipalities declaration of states of emergency
Fire Ban: A fire ban is declared for an extreme fire hazard conditions. No outdoor fires are allowed.
Fire Restriction: A fire restriction is declared when fire hazard conditions have increased to a level where fires can start and grow quickly.
Fire Advisory: Fire hazard conditions are increasing, and residents are warned that a fire restriction or ban may be coming if conditions do not improve.
No Restrictions: Normal burning rules apply.
Yes, these appliances are contained and do not create embers (sparks) that can travel.
These appliances produce embers that can be dangerous with dry and windy conditions.
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Last edited: June 11, 2026