Due to a fire hazard rating of VERY HIGH, Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services has issued a Fire Advisory.

The Fire Advisory is effective as of 11:00 am on May 1, 2026. This advisory will remain in place until further notice.

Permits & Restrictions

• Large Burns: The County will NOT authorize any new Fire Permits for large-scale burning at this time.
• Small Burns: May be considered on a case-by-case basis. These require prior approval and an inspection by your Fire Guardian.

What is Currently Allowed?

The following activities are permitted, provided users exercise extreme caution and follow safety protocols:

• Permit requests for small burns that can be conducted and concluded within a day, with adequate safety precautions, site preparation to reduce the risk of running grass or vegetation fires, and adequate extinguishing methods as observed by a Fire Guardian.
• Transfer Stations – burning only allowed in the morning with extinguishment by noon on any day.
• Burning Barrels – Constantly monitored with site preparation to reduce the risk of running grass or vegetation fires
• Cooking or warming campfires in acceptable fire pits
• Wood or gas-fired external appliances (BBQs, Smokers, etc)

Safety & Reporting

We urge all residents to monitor fires more frequently and ensure enhanced extinguishing methods are ready for immediate use.

To report a wildfire: Call 9-1-1 immediately. Please provide the exact location (legal land description or street address) to assist Fire Services personnel in responding promptly.

Stay Informed

For further information, please contact Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services at 780.785.3411 (toll-free 1.866.880.5722) or visit LSAC.ca/fire.