Fire Permits
Wildfire Season is from March 1 – October 31 annually. During wildfire season, fire permits are required in Big Lakes County for any burning, except campfires.
Fire Permits are required between March 1 and October 31 for Big Lakes County and the Forest Protection Area.
Wildfire protection in Alberta is shared between Alberta Wildfire (inside the Forest Protection Area) and the municipalities outside the Forest Protection Area.
To find out the jurisdiction in which you live, view the Big Lakes County’s Permit Area, and download the map.
If the location, you wish to burn falls within the County’s jurisdiction contact the County Fire Guardian at 780-507-9848. If the burn location falls outside the County’s area of responsibility (the Forest Protection Area) contact Alberta Wildfire at 780-523-6619.
Fire Permits ensure safe burning practices and allow staff to know where burning is approved so firefighters and aircraft are free to fight wildfires.
To report a wildfire, call toll-free 310-FIRE (3473).
Alberta Wildfire Status: https://wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/default.aspx
Or download the app: AB Wildfire Status
Alberta Fire Bans – https://www.albertafirebans.ca/
Fire Permit Request
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