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By Lacombe County

Burning must be done in safe and controlled manner

Fire permit season ends in Lacombe County

Nov 2, 2020 | 1:59 PM

Lacombe County Fire Service reminds residents that although fire permits are not required from November 1 to February 28, there are still expectations for controlled burns outside the fire season boundaries.

“Any burning must be done in a safe and controlled manner. We all must practice responsible burning all year long, even if fire permits aren’t required,” said Drayton Bussiere, Lacombe County Fire Chief. “Lacombe County reserves the right to invoice residents for fire department responses to fires that are not compliant to these regulations.”

Section 22 of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act still applies, and it reads;

“No person shall:

1. Light an outdoor fire without first taking sufficient precautions to ensure that the fire can be kept under control at all times

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2. Light an outdoor fire when weather conditions are conducive to a fire readily escaping out of control

3. Fail to take reasonable steps to control a fire for the purpose of preventing it from spreading on to land other than his own

4. Deposit, discard or leave any burning material or substance in a place where it might ignite other matter and result in a fire

5. Conduct in a forest protection area any activity that involves the use of fire or that might reasonably be expected to cause a fire, unless they exercise reasonable care to prevent a fire from occurring.

In addition to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, the regulations for permitted burning materials still apply:

(Lacombe County)

If you have any questions about this or are unsure if your burn is compliant, please contact Lacombe County Fire Chief Drayton Bussiere at 403-782-8959. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.