For firebans outside of Alberta Parks, check AlbertaFireBans.ca. Before you go, check here for all fire bans. Alberta Fire Bans is a partnership with fire agencies and municipalities across the province to ensure the most accurate and reliable information is always publicly available. A fire ban is imposed for an extreme fire hazard. If you see a wildfire in any Alberta forest area, please report it immediately to the nearest ranger station or call 310-FIRE (310.3473). Indigenous people are exempt from the OHV restrictions if the vehicles are being used for traditional purposes. OHV use on private land is exempt. Fire permits are issued by County Fire Guardians. Dreeshen also announced a temporary fire ban and a ban on off-highway vehicle (OHV) use within the Forest Protection Area. To help manage what could be multiple disasters at the same time, a new Pandemic Response Planning Team has been created to support the Provincial Operations Centre. The centre will continue to collaborate regularly with municipalities on emergency management. The government is investing an extra $20 million in FireSmart programming, helping to reduce hazards and supporting at-risk communities. Last Updated Tuesday, April 14, 2020 1:06PM MDT Wildfire season and the COVID-19 pandemic are projected to peak at the same time.
The government is investing $5 million to hire and train 200 firefighters to be deployed around the province as needed. Stay up to date with the Alberta Fire Bans mobile application! To report a wildfire call toll free 310-FIRE (3473).
Stay up to date with the Alberta Fire Bans mobile application! CLICK ON THE FIRE BAN AREA ON THE MAP FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT WHAT IS PROHIBITED. Message from Mayor Eglinski on COVID-19 in … He called on Albertans to behave responsibly and follow these restrictions and those of the chief medical officer of health.The The province is taking steps to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires, including new fire bans and hiring 200 extra firefighters. Regardless of where you are in Alberta, the Alberta Fire Bans application will help you find the most current and reliable information on all active fire advisories, fire restrictions, fire bans, and Off-highway vehicles (OHV) restrictions in Alberta. Or check the Alberta Wildfire Status online. "While this may change plans for some, our first priority is and always will be to protect Albertans and ensure our communities are safe," Dreeshen said. "Albertans have shown they're willing to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Fines for non-compliance are being doubled, up to $600 for violating the fire ban and $1,200 for defying the OHV restrictions.
According to the province, the new measures will reduce the fire risk and ensure that Alberta is well prepared to handle peak wildfire season. The province is taking steps to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires, including new fire bans … • Is the area within 10 meters of buildings free of flammable trees, other vegetation and combustible materials?Copyright © 2020 Big Lakes County. All rights reserved. LOW Wildfire Danger - Lac La Biche Forest Area Wildfire Update - August 22, 2020. Wildfire season and the COVID-19 pandemic are projected to peak at the same time. DISCLAIMER Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented on this application. "We don't need the added burden of a wildfire this year," Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen said on Tuesday afternoon.