A tough subject to discuss in our region is wildfires and wildfire prevention.
Before you venture into the boreal forest this spring, Wildfire Alberta wants you to check and double check your winter burns.
Snow is a great insulator, so fires left to smoulder underneath may re-emerge as the weather warms and snow melts.
Check on your pile to make sure they are out.
Spread and soak the remains of your burn pile with water.
The pile shouldn’t generate any more heat or smoke. If the area is cold to the touch, you’re in the clear.
Fire permits
- Contact the Fort McMurray Forestry Office for your free fire permit at (780) 743-7125.
- Between March 1st and October 31st, a permit to required for any type of burning in the Forest Protection Area.
- According to the Open Air Burning Bylaw, fines for starting an open fire or operating a fire pit without a permit start at $50.
- The current wildfire danger level is low.
- Wildfire season began on March 1st.
