According to officials with Alberta Fire Bans, the Town of Swan Hills is under a Fire Restriction due to the fire hazard and current wildfire situation.
Under this restriction:
- No new fire permits will be issued
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds are allowed.
- Essential burning may be allowed with written permission from a forest officer.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires are banned on public lands, including backcountry and random camping areas.
- The use of fireworks and exploding targets are also prohibited.
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires (including charcoal briquettes) on private lands and in provincial campgrounds.
- Backyard fire pits, charcoal briquette barbeques.
- Propane/ natural gas powered appliances.
- Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor.
- Cooking, warming and lighting devices – all devices must be CSA approved and used as per manufacturer’s standards.
Officials say the fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
