Permits no longer required to burn within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta
Albertans living outside the Forest Protection Area must contact their municipality or local authority for more information about fire permit requirements for winter burning.Three Quick Tips on How To Successfully Burn This Winter
- Build your burn pile at least 25 metres from trees and bushes and no more than 6 metres wide.
- Surround your burn site with a 15 metre wide fire break, preferably ground that is cleared down to the mineral soil.
- Carefully inspect the site in the days and weeks after your burn is complete to ensure it is completely out. If there are any hot areas, stir the debris and soak the ashes with water. Don't forget to check the ground for heat using a metal probe.
Anytime of the year, call 310-FIRE (3743) to report a wildfire. Watch for an update in the New Year.
Happy Holidays - Stay Safe!
Lynn Daina | Area Information Coordinator
Fort McMurray Wildfire Management Area
office: 780.743.7265
lynn.daina@gov.ab.ca