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Fire restrictions now in effect for Red Deer County

Apr 29, 2020 | 3:07 PM

As of 3:00 p.m. today (April 29), a restricted fire order is in effect for all of Red Deer County. A fast spring thaw has created dry conditions, which can lead to a fire growing out of control.

The County requires that:

– All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission or under permit of the County, be extinguished immediately.

– The ignition of any outdoor fires within the boundaries of Red Deer County are hereby prohibited.

– No new fire permits will be issued until further notice.

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This ban does not apply to:

– Fires, which are contained within cooking and heating appliances and which are fueled by fluids, gases, or wood pellets.

– Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes.

– Safe acceptable residential fire pits.

– Gas/Propane fueled fire pits/stoves/barbecues.

Any person violating conditions of this ban may be held liable for any damages and/or costs associated with extinguishing the fire and full prosecution with penalties, in accordance with Red Deer County Fire Services Bylaw 2012/14 and/or the Forest Prairie Protection Act RSA. Red Deer County thanks residents for their cooperation.