Alberta Fire Ban

• Campfires restricted in Kananaskis Country as southern Alberta fire risk increases

  Continuing hot and dry conditions have prompted officials to put a fire restriction in a stretch of the Rocky Mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2022
  
• Fire ban issued for Banff National Park because of ‘elevated’ danger

  Parks Canada officials issued a fire ban for Banff National Park on Tuesday, saying the decision was made "due to elevated fire danger."

  Weather

  Jul 20, 2021
  
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• Alberta downgrades fire ban due to ‘great work’ of wildfire crews, favourable weather

  The fire ban, which covered the Forest Protection Area, provincial parks and protected areas, was put into place in mid-April as a measure to slow the start of the wildfire season.

  Environment

  May 26, 2020
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• May long weekend moisture not enough to quash wildfire concerns in southern Alberta

  Steady rainfall heading into the May long weekend helped with wildfire danger conditions across southern Alberta, however, there are still concerns.

  Weather

  May 20, 2019
• Provincial government issues fire ban for southern Alberta

  “The continued hot and dry weather across much of southern Alberta has created an extreme fire hazard," said Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 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
• Strathcona County wildfire under control Friday

  A wildfire burning in northern Strathcona County for nearly a week has been brought under control by fire crews.

  Environment

  May 18, 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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• No outdoor fires for residents in southeastern Alberta municipality

  A fire ban was issued Thursday morning for a municipality in southeastern Alberta. 

  Environment

  Oct 19, 2017
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• Sunshine Village among Banff National Park areas closed due to Verdant Creek wildfire

  Parks Canada ordered Banff Sunshine and the Sunshine Mountain Lodge to close on Monday, leading to the closure of commercial operations.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2017