Fire Advisory

FIRE ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT

November 10, 2025 2:42 PM

Fire Advisory Now In Effect

As a result of the recent precipitation received the FIRE RESTRICTION for the County of Stettler is being reduced to a FIRE ADVISORY effective 12:00 on November 10, 2025

FIRE ADVISORY INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 12:00 NOVEMBER 10, 2025

As a result of the recent precipitation received the FIRE RESTRICTION for the County of Stettler is being reduced to a FIRE ADVISORY effective 12:00 on November 10, 2025

There are limitations on burning at this time. Please consider the following:

1. NEW PERMITS will be issued for a 5-day period for small brush piles. Windrows and large brush piles remain prohibited at this time until the ground has a snow cover;
2. ALLOWS ESSENTIAL BURNING in burning barrels that are constructed of non-combustible material that have a tight-fitting metal mesh screen with openings not larger than 13 mm;
3. ALLOWS backyard fire pits, and safe wood campfires contained by non-combustible material with a metal mesh screen with openings no larger than 13 mm. Portable propane fire pits, gas or propane stoves and barbecues.
4. Abide by the requirements of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and the Substance Release Regulation.
5. Winds must be less than 10km per hour, and one adult must be in attendance.
6. Consideration must be given to neighbors to avoid physical discomfort as a result of burning.

This FIRE ADVISORY does not apply to:
– Fires, which are contained within cooking and heating appliances and which are fueled by propane, natural gas or wood pellets
– Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes
– Approved Gas/Propane fueled fire pits/stoves/barbecues
– Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

Conditions will be monitored. We will update the public on any changes.

This FIRE ADVISORY will remain in effect until further notice.

For more information contact SRFD at 403-742-4441 or visit www.albertafirebans.ca

For more info, visit the County of Stettler website