Total Fire Ban in Effect April 29, 2023

Please be advised due to extremely dry weather conditions, the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services is issuing a Total Fire Ban for the area of Brazeau County and the Town of Drayton Valley EFFECTIVE Saturday April 29th, 2023.
A total fire ban occurs when the fire hazard in the area is very high. Wildfires can start easily from most causes especially unattended campfires, cooking fires. Wildfires may become serious and difficult to control if not successfully contained while small.
NO OUTDOOR BURNING IS PERMITTED.
❌Existing fire permits will be cancelled
❌No wood campfires in approved fire pits
❌No new fire permits will be issued until Total Fire Ban is Lifted
Allowed:
✅Portable propane fire pits
✅Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
✅Catalytic or infrared-style heater
For more information please visit https://www.albertafirebans.ca/ for fire up-to-date fire status or contact the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services @ 780-514-2216 during regular business hours.