Alberta Fire Ban System
Read on to learn about our fire ban system and the current status of High River.
Alberta Fire Ban Levels:
No Restrictions
Safe campfires in approved Fire Pits are allowed in campgrounds and backyards. Fire permits are required for all open burning inside town limits, except campfires.
Fire Restriction:
- Safe residential fire pits and safe campfires in campgrounds that are compliant with Fire Protection Bylaw 4583-2020 are allowed.
- Gas or propane stoves/barbecues and portable propane fire pits are allowed when used according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Charcoal briquettes and solid fuel barbecues are allowed when used according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- No new fire permits will be issued from the date of the Fire Restriction.
- No firework permits will be issued from the date of the Fire Restriction.
- Torches and lanterns with open flames are prohibited.
- All other burnings, including burning barrels in the newly annexed areas of High River, are prohibited.
- Fire restrictions may be upgraded to complete fire bans at any time without notice. It is the responsibility of residents and visitors to be aware of recreational fire regulations per the Fire Protection Bylaw 4583-2020.
Fire Ban:
No campfires (or other open fires and burning barrels) are allowed in campgrounds or backyards. This includes charcoal briquettes and outdoor torches of any kind. Gas or propane stoves/barbeques and portable propane fire pits are allowed. All fire permits are suspended or cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued.
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Fire Services
Fire Hall 1010 5th St SE High River, Alberta
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
fire@highriver.ca
Fire Department: 403-652-3774
Contact the Fire Inspector - Stewart Corbett
fireinspections@highriver.ca
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