Fire BAN in Effect – Friday, May 10 , 2024
The Fire Hazard Rating for the Summer Village of Val Quentin is VERY HIGH.
The Ban is a result of hot, dry and predicted windy conditions
This FIRE BAN affects ALL BURNING, including cooking/warming fires (backyard fire pits and campground fire pits), and other open burning such as brush pile fires. This Fire Ban also includes, charcoal briquettes, deep fryers (e.g. turkey fryers), tiki torches and wood fires in outdoor recreation facilities such as group campsites, gazebos, tee pees, and wood burning stoves inside tent-like structures. Additionally, Fireworks discharges are NOT ALLOWED.
Propane or Natural Gas BBQ’s, and wood pellet smokers are allowed. Ensure that your propane or natural gas appliance is shut down after use.
Please report any wildfire or fire to 9-1-1 or call 310-FIRE.
View current wildfire status at: https://www.alberta.ca/
Monitor Alberta Emergency Alerts at: https://www.alberta.ca/
A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.
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Activity |
Restriction level |
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Fire permits |
Suspended |
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Safe wood campfires on public lands |
Not allowed |
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Safe wood campfires in a designated campground |
Not allowed |
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Safe wood campfires on private land |
Not allowed |
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Safe wood campfire in backyard fire pits |
Not allowed |
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Barbeque – Charcoal briquette |
Not allowed |
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Fireworks |
Not allowed |
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Exploding targets |
Not allowed |
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Propane/natural gas powered appliances |
Allowed |
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Indoor wood fire |
Allowed |
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Open flame oil devices |
Allowed |
More information can be found at www.firesmart.ca.
