
Fire ban in effect
A fire ban has been declared for all of Strathcona County effective May 1 at 12 noon. Lack of rain, heat and wind have led to extremely dry conditions.
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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