Burning and Fire Permits
Fire Ban in Effect
Effective at 12:00pm on May 2, 2023, a fire ban has been issued for the City of Fort Saskatchewan. No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice. All fire permits are revoked.
Check the Alberta Fire Bans website for the latest fire ban information
Before you burn:
- Always check the fire hazard and wind conditions. Never burn during a Fire Ban.
- Always have a way to put out the fire close to your fire pit. Easy options are your watering hose or a bucket of water.
- All fires must be continually supervised.
Fire pits |
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Backyard fire pits do not require a permit. Within the City of Fort Saskatchewan, residential fire pits must:
For quick reference please refer to our Fire Pit Brochure. |
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Open-air burning |
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Those looking to have an open-air burn need to obtain a fire permit from the Fire Department. An open-air burn is when a person burns clean material that is not within a fire pit. |
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While you burn |
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Have a mobile phone ready and be prepared to call 911 if the fire gets out of control. The earlier you call, the better. Don't attempt to extinguish the fire yourself - call us first. Please consider your neighbours.
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What can I burn? |
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You can burn non-combustible debris or wooden materials which do not contain preservatives. Please put any yard debris in your Green Organics Cart. Please do not burn the following:
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What I can't burn? |
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You cannot burn prohibited or combustible waste as they may release dense smoke, offensive odours or toxic substances. Prohibited waste includes:
Caution: The City and Province can issue hefty fines against those who burn prohibited materials. |
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Burning complaints |
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