FIRE CONTROL ORDER #2026-01
FIRE RESTRICTION
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.
Due to recent fire activity and forecasted weather, a Fire Restriction is now in effect.
Under this Restriction:
- New fire permits will not be issued.
- Existing fire permits will not be renewed.
- The discharge Fireworks and Exploding Targets is prohibited.
For greater clarity, this Restriction does not include:
- Fires in Bylaw compliant Fire Pits
- Fires in Bylaw compliant Burn Barrels
Furthermore, residents are reminded to use extreme caution when recreating outdoors. Motorized vehicles travelling through dry grass can quickly start a fire with hot exhaust components. Campfires, while still allowed, are only permitted in designed fire pits and must comply with conditions listed in Section 7 of the Fire Services Bylaw.
This Fire Control Order comes into effect at 11 o’clock a.m. on the 4th day of May 2026 and will remain in effect until amended or revoked by the proper authority of Athabasca County.
