County Downgrades Fire Restriction to Fire Advisory

Please be advised that Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services has downgraded the Fire Restriction to a Fire Advisory effective 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

With overnight cooler temperatures the overall risk in fine fuels has dropped. Fire behaviour is moderate, with initial spread indexes generally lower. The risk is still up anytime warm winds and afternoon sunshine are present. Precautionary measures while burning are strongly advised.

Under a FIRE ADVISORY fire permitting can resume with small burning requests. Larger, longer-term burning will not be allowed. Burn barrels, campfires, wood-fired appliances, gas-fired appliances, and approved fire pits are allowed. Continue to use these with caution, more frequent monitoring, and with extinguishing method at hand.

Fireworks remain prohibited.

Fire Services will continue to monitor weather trends as fire behaviour has the potential to increase. Continue to monitor AlbertaFireBans.ca for updated information or LSAC.ca.

Fire Permits are Required

Regardless of the season, County residents are required to obtain a fire permit for open burning through a County-appointed fire guardian. Fire guardians can be contacted via the County at 780.785.3411 or toll-free 1.866.880.5722, or via their direct phone numbers listed in the Fire Services section of the website.

All permit conditions must be followed. Burning without a permit or outside of allowed conditions may result in fines, firefighting expenses, or worse: lost property and endangered lives.

Residents are encouraged to call in if they have questions regarding safe burning practices. Further information can be found at CountyFire.ca or FarmFiresmart.ca.