In accordance with Athabasca County Fire Services Bylaw 015-2023 section 8, a Fire Control Order is now in effect for lands within Athabasca County located outside the Forest Protection Area.
With a seasonal weather shift occurring across the region, Athabasca County is downgrading from a Fire Restriction to a Fire Advisory.
Under this advisory:
• Fire Permits may be issued on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Fire Guardian.
• Existing permits are reinstated.
This Fire Control Order comes into effect at 2 o’clock p.m. on the 10th day of October 2025 and will remain in effect until amended or revoked by the proper authority of Athabasca County.
You may view the status of all fire bans within the province at https://albertafirebans.ca/
