Fire restriction in effect
A fire restriction has been declared for Strathcona County, effective 12 noon on April 22. All fire and fireworks permits are suspended until further notice. The County has called the restriction in response to the dry conditions and windy weather.Â
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Last modified: April 22, 2024, 12:39 p.m.
Before you burn
Fire permit holders are required to contact Strathcona County before every burn to see if burning is allowed.
- Call the Burning Status Line at 780-464-8464. This is a 24-hour automated line, or
- Text the word "BURN" to 587-340-3696 to receive an immediate reply.
Prohibited materials
As per Outdoor Fire Bylaw 4-2021, it is illegal to burn:
- food waste
- animal carcasses and manure
- treated construction materials
- wire
- insulation
- rubber and plastics
- herbicides and pesticides
- any other toxic materials which may produce dense black smoke
- painted, stained or pressure treated wood
- railroad ties
The above materials must be disposed of by other means, such as using a waste collection service or Strathcona County’s  Enviroservice Station. For more information, call Utilities at 780-449-5514.
Further information
780-449-9651
fireprevention@strathcona.ca
