FIRE RESTRICTION in effect April 30, 2025
Please be advised due to the anticipated hot, dry weather conditions by the end of the week, the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services is issuing a Fire Restriction for the area of Brazeau County and the Town of Drayton Valley EFFECTIVE Wednesday April 30, 2025 at 8:00am. A Fire Restriction occurs when the fire hazard in the area is high to very high. Wildfires can start easily from most causes. Wildfires may become serious and difficult to control if not successfully contained while small.
OUTDOOR BURNING IS ONLY PERMITTED IN APPROVED FIRE PITS OR APPROVED BURNING APPLIANCES.
Existing fire permits are still valid (no permit extensions will be issued)
No new fire permits will be issued until Partial Fire Ban is Lifted
Allowed:Safe wood campfires in approved fire pits
Portable propane fire pits
Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
Charcoal and pellet barbeques
Catalytic or infrared-style heater
Approved and certified incinerators (for agricultural use)
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.