A FIRE ADVISORY has been issued for Lac Ste. Anne County: Effective as of 3:00 pm, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, until further notice.

Welcome moisture was received across all areas of the County in recent days. Moderate temperatures, with some scattered showers are expected throughout the next 10 days.

Fine fuel moisture has increased due to green up conditions. This reduces hazard in our area in light grassy fuels and mixed treed fuels.

As a result of these changes, the Complete Fire Ban status has now been reduced to a FIRE ADVISORY.

Allowed conditional burning in accordance with monitoring and weather conditions permitting is as follows:

• Fire(s) in acceptable fire pits

• Campfires on a non-combustible surface surrounded by a fire ring

• Permitted short-duration open burning with inspection by a Fire Guardian

• Burn barrels

• Wood-fired appliances, incinerators

• Propane powered appliances and pallet smokers • Smudge and or ceremonial fires

Prohibited burning includes:

• Large pile (greater than 16’ in diameter), multiple piles, or windrow burning activities

• Fireworks

• Any burning activity not defined as allowed

Please report any wildfire to 9-1-1 with the exact location to assist Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services personnel in locating and extinguishing these fires. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

For further information, contact the Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services department at 1.866.880.5722 or 780.785.3411, or visit LSAC.ca or CountyFire.ca. Additional information may be found at www.albertafirebans.ca.