Fire Ban in Effect

Due to the high temperature, dry conditions, and the availability of wildfire suppression resources, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE BAN. 

This Fire Ban applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas. Alberta Wildfire has also issued a province-wide ban for areas inside the Forest Protection Area.

Now Prohibited:
All outdoor wood fires, including burning barrels, wood campfires on private land, or campfires in back country or random areas,
BBQ charcoal briquettes,
Fireworks & exploding targets,
Burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.

Allowed (with caution):
Propane/natural gas-powered appliances,
Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches),
Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor,
All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards,
Off-Highway Vehicles.

This Fire Ban will remain in place until conditions improve. Fire Danger Levels will be reviewed daily and the Fire Ban will be downgraded subject to available firefighting resources and fire weather conditions. 

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until cool to the touch, to ensure it is extinguished.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE.

UPDATE: Active Wildfires in Saddle Hills County

As of July 24, 2024, there are now four known active wildfires in Saddle Hills County.
Wildfire GCU009, located in Happy Valley, and Wildfire GCU012, located 300 m south of the Howard Creek and 1 km west of Highway 727, are classified as Being Held and continue to be monitored daily to wet down and check for hotspots.
Wildfire GWF056, located approximately 5 km north of Highway 49, east of Range Road 92, is now classified as Extinguished.
Wildfire GWF058, located approximately 11 km southwest of Gordondale and north of the Cutbank Lake, has changed to Being Held at 0.9 ha.
Wildfire GWF059, located 15 km southeast of Gordondale and north of Ksituan Lake, has changed to Under Control at 0.02 ha.

UPDATE: July 26, 2024 - 12:45 p.m.

There are three additional fires in the Forest Protection Area, south of Gordondale.
Wildfire GWF066 is Being Held at 0.01 ha.
Wildfire GWF070 is Under Control at 0.10 ha.
Wildfire GWF071 is Being Held at 0.05 ha. 

Contact Us

Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca

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