Fire advisory in effect
Effective immediately, Strathcona County is lifting the fire restriction and moving to a fire advisory. The recent rain and cooler temperatures have reduced the hazard risk. We ask that you remain cautious when having a fire.
Under a fire advisory, fire and fireworks permits are valid however they may be temporarily suspended based on the current conditions (wind speeds above 20 km/hour or gusting to 25 km/hr, temperature etc.). Please call the Burning Status Line at 780-464-8464 or text BURN to 587-340-3696 immediately before burning to see if it is allowed.
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Apply for your fire permit online
Take advantage of this quick and easy permit processing. Once your application has been received, log in anytime to check the status and see progress updates. If there are any issues with your application, you will be contacted by Emergency Services for further information.
Please note, fire permits are no longer issued in-person. If you need assistance, please contact Strathcona County Fire Prevention at 780-449-9651 or by email.Â
Important information
- Fire permits are valid for one year from the date of approval.
- Applicants must be the legal landowner, or have written permission from the legal landowner to obtain a fire permit.
- While there is no charge for obtaining a fire permit, there are penalties for burning without one or for burning in violation of fire permit regulations.
- Prior to each burn, residents must either call or text the Burning Status Line to confirm if burning is allowed. If you are going to be burning for several hours, call back periodically to make sure it is still safe to continue. The burning status may change based on current or forecasted environmental conditions in the County. Conditions are monitored hourly between 6 a.m. and midnight.Â
Phone 780-464-8464 or
Text the word "BURN" to 587-340-3696 to receive an immediate reply.
Further information
780-449-9651 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
fireprevention@strathcona.ca
