Fire Bans

Fire Ban in Effect Notice April 29, 2025

Thorhild County monitors fire hazard year round in order to determine the risk of wildfire.  A fire ban is an order issued by the provincial government and/or the County to restrict the use of fire in areas of high hazard.  The order describes what types of fire are allowed or may in fact entirely prohibit the use of any fire.

Click here to find out what you can or can't do during an Advisory, Restriction or Ban.

The general description of the five levels is as follows:

Safe campfire are allowed on public lands, private campgrounds and backyard firepits. 
The use of barbeque or charcoal briquette are permitted. The use of burn barrels/incinerators are permitted.
Any burning other than a campfire requires a permit.
Fireworks and exploding targets are permitted.

Safe campfires are allowed on public lands, private campgrounds and backyard firepits.
The use of barbeque or charcoal briquette are permitted. The use of burn barrels/incinerators are not permitted.
All existing fire permits are cancelled and no new permits will be issued.
Fireworks and exploding targets are permitted.

No campfires on public lands, private campgrounds or backyard firepits are allowed.
The use of barbeque or charcoal briquette are permitted. The use of burn barrels/incinerators are not permitted.
All existing fire permits are cancelled and no new permits will be issued.
Fireworks are allowed by permitted organizations only.  Exploding targets are not permitted.

No campfires on public lands, private campgrounds or backyard firepits are allowed.
The use of barbeque or charcoal briquette are not permitted. The use of burn barrels/incinerators are not permitted.
All existing fire permits are cancelled and no new permits will be issued.
Fireworks and exploding targets are not permitted.

Portions of the forest are closed and no access is permitted for public safety concerns.

A complete list of Provincial Fire Bans or the current level of restriction in the County can be obtained by visiting www.albertafirebans.ca