Edmonton Fire Ban

• Edmonton fire ban lifted following rain, cool weather

  A fire ban that was put in place in Edmonton almost a month ago, amid extremely hot and dry conditions and as wildfires raged across the province, has been lifted.

  Weather

  Jun 1, 2023
  
• Edmonton ‘well prepared’ to help Alberta wildfire evacuees but local firefighters busy

  It's been a busy spring for Edmonton firefighters. As of April 30, local crews have responded to 185 brush, grass and wildland fires in the city.

  Fire

  May 8, 2023
  
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• Dry weather leads to fire restrictions in Edmonton, bans in surrounding areas

  Due to the warm, dry spring weather so far, the City of Edmonton has put on a ban on open burning and fireworks until further notice.

  Environment

  Apr 16, 2021
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• Fire ban lifted in Edmonton

  Edmonton Fire Rescue Services says it lifted the ban Thursday because of the rain and the cooler weather in the area.

  Weather

  Jun 6, 2019
• Edmonton declares fire ban amid hot, dry weather conditions

  A fire ban was declared in Edmonton on Friday morning amid hot and dry weather conditions in the city.

  Environment

  May 31, 2019
• Fire ban lifted in Edmonton

  A fire ban that was issued on May 17 has been lifted for Edmonton.

  Weather

  May 31, 2018
• One cigarette causes $1M in damages in southeast Edmonton

  Four buildings were caught up in a blaze that start at 193 Avenue and 67 Street.

  Weather

  May 22, 2018
• Edmonton fire ban issued due to hot, dry, windy conditions

  Edmonton Fire Rescue said the ban prohibits open burning, fireworks, backyard fire pits, cooking stoves and barbecues that use fuels such as wood and briquettes.

  Environment

  May 17, 2018
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• Fire ban lifted after Edmonton is doused by rain

  Edmonton Fire Rescue Services lifted the fire ban for the city Friday thanks to colder weather and lots of rain.

  Environment

  May 20, 2016
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• 2 teens charged with arson in pair of southwest Edmonton grass fires

  Two Edmonton teens are facing arson-related charges in connection with two grass fires that police believe were deliberately set in the city's southwest over the last week.

  Environment

  May 12, 2016