FIRE BAN IN EFFECT FOR STRATHCONA COUNTY

A fire ban has been declared for all of Strathcona County, effective at 12 noon on May 1. The ban applies to all rural areas, hamlets and Sherwood Park. 

The County has called the ban in response to the dry, hot and windy weather. 

No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including burning barrels and fireworks, nor are recreational fire pits and charcoal barbecues allowed. The use of propane appliances, such as barbecues, is permitted. Fire and fireworks permits are suspended until the ban is lifted. 

“Please phone 911 to report a fire,” says Fire Chief Martin Paulson of Strathcona County Emergency Services. 

Residents and businesses are expected to comply with fire bans, burn permit conditions and fire bylaw. Failure may result in fines up to $2,000 fine as well as significant charges for the cost of response.  

Any change in the situation will be announced on the County’s website at strathcona.ca, on social media, by a Strathcona County Alert and on Strathcona County’s Burning Status Line at 780-464-8464 or by texting BURN to 587-340-3696. 

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Contact: Strathcona County Communications, 780-410-6595
Media inquiries: emergencyinfo@strathcona.ca