Lacombe County has issued a Fire Advisory in Lacombe County effective April 29th, 2020.

“The Fire Advisory doesn’t restrict burning in the County, but it is there to alert ratepayers of the current risk conditions and could indicate a full Fire Ban in the near future,” said Lacombe County Fire Chief Drayton Bussiere. “Please make sure you are burning safely and responsibly.”

What's allowed under a Fire Advisory:

  • Existing fire permits remain valid.
  • New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis and may be restricted.
  • Safe residential fire pits and safe campfires in campgrounds are allowed. (non-combustible unit 36 inches in diameter or less)
  • Gas or propane stoves / barbecues and portable propane fire pits are allowed when used according to manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Charcoal briquette and solid fuel barbecues are allowed when used according to manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Chiminea’s (with screen covers that are located on a non-combustible surface) are allowed.
  • Internal household fireplaces are allowed.
  • Wood pellet smokers are allowed.
  • Incinerators (for farm and acreage use) are allowed.
  • Burning barrels (steel/metal drum no larger than 45 gallons, with screen covers that are located on a non-combustible surface) are allowed.

The fire Advisory may be called off, or turn into a Fire Ban at any time, depending on the conditions. 

For more information, you can go to lacombecounty.com.