FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT
Please be advised that MD of Smoky River and the Towns and Villages been placed under an Fire Restriction
Effective on 6 May 2025. A fire Restriction is in effect for the MD of Smoky River due to warm, windy conditions and the dry grass hazard.
We encourage any landowners who have done burning over the winter and that have had past fire permits to revisit the burn location to ensure these fires are fully extinguished.
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve. If you see fire call 310-FIRE
Instructions
Check Albertafirebans.ca for updates
Additional Information
A fire restriction is in effect for the MD of Smoky River including Towns and Villages. Under this restriction, all outdoor wood fires are banned on public lands.
Prohibited
- Outdoor wood fires on public lands including backcountry and random camping areas
- Any burning, other than a campfire on private land
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires on private land including provincial campgrounds with a designated fire ring
- Backyard firepits
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Barbecue charcoal briquettes
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve or further escalation is required.