The total fire ban for Drayton Valley and Brazeau County has now been downgraded to a fire advisory as of 8 a.m. today due to favourable weather conditions.
Under the fire advisory, outdoor burning is only permitted with a fire permit or in an approved fire pit or burning appliance.
The following contexts are also permitted:
- Internal household fire places
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Burn barrel (steel/metal drum no larger than 45 gallons- for agriculture lands)
- Solid Fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
- Bylaw compliant backyard and camping fires
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designed camping and recreational areas
- Portable propane fire pits and appliances
Visit the Alberta Fire Bans website for fire ban status updates, or contact the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services at 780-514-2216.
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