Alert type
Fire Restriction
A FIRE RESTRICTION is in effect for areas of the County outside the Peace River Forest Protection Area. 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
Extreme caution should be exercised with any fire at this time. The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Never leave a fire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.
Report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE (310-3473)
Stay up to Date
Stay up to date on fire bans and advisories inside and outside the Peace River Forest Protection Area by:
- Visiting the Alberta Fire Bans website
- Downloading the Alberta Fire Bans app and enabling notifications for the County of Northern Lights area
- Subscribing to Peace River Forest Protection Area updates on the Government of Alberta website