Fire Restriction Order in Effect

Home - News & Events - News Updates - Fire Restriction Order in Effect

Restricted Fire Order

*Red Deer County manges Fire Service for the Village of Delburne

April 19, 2024

Pursuant to section 4.1 d) of the Red Deer County FIRE SERVICES BYLAW 2012114, I Drayton Bussiere, Fire Chief for Red Deer County, do hereby direct that, until further notice:

a. All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission or under permit of the County, will remain valid for the duration of the permit, and
b. The ignition of all new outdoor fires within the boundaries of Red Deer County are hereby prohibited, and
c. No new fire permits will be issued.

This fire restriction DOES NOT apply to:

a. Fires, which are contained within cooking and heating appliances and which are fueled by fluids, gases, or wood pellets
b. Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes
c. Safe acceptable residential fire pits* and enclosed incinerators
d. Approved Gas/Propane fueled fire pits*/stoves/barbecues
e. Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

This fire restriction order comes into effect at 11 :00 M.S.T. on the 19th day of April 2024 at Red Deer County, in the Province of Alberta.

* Safe acceptable residential fire pits -
- A minimum of 1 meter clearance measured from the nearest fireplace edge to the nearest edge of buildings, property lines, or other combustible material;
- Constructed of materials such as bricks or rocks that are non-combustible;
- The base of the fire burning area is not less than 0.3 meters above the surrounding grade; and
- The fire chamber does not exceed 1.25 meters in width, and is at least 0.4 meters but not more than 0.6 meters in depth.

Off-Highway Vehicles can start wildfires - check frequently to ensure hotspots are free of debris, and make sure mufflers and spark arrestors are working properly.

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 2012114 and/or the Forest Prairie Protection Act RSA.

Drayton Bussiere
Fire Chief
Red Deer County
 
Follow the directions of local authorities.
Visit https://www.albertafirebans.ca/ for updates.

© 2026 Village of Delburne Alberta | Log in
Website by EDGE Marketing & Design Inc.