Fire RISK UPDATE: HIGH but NO Fire Ban In Effect as of May 29-2024
July 1 2024
This is currently (June 29-2024) no fire ban, restriction or advisory in EFFECT.
Monitor the Sturgeon County Website for any Updates.
Fire Risks remains high in rural areas of Northern Alberta regardless of the amount of rainfall received so take caution - fires in designated fire pits only, DO NOT leave your fire unattended and soak, stir and soak when done.
Sturgeon County AND Sandy Beach will be moving from a Fire Advisory to a Fire Restriction at 12:00 pm today April 22 due to the continuing warm and dry conditions.
The Summer Village of Sandy Beach Fire Risk remains high/critical.
Sturgeon County Fire Restriction
Due to the rising fire hazard conditions Sturgeon County has put in place a “Fire Restriction” effective 12:00 pm, April 22, 2023. .
No new burn permits will be issued.
All current fire permits issued are suspended until further notice. This includes burn barrels and incinerators.
All outdoor fires presently burning, whether set under the authority of a fire permit or not, are required to be extinguished.
Firework permits for low hazard/family fireworks issued are suspended. No new firework permits will be issued.
Use of exploding targets and tracer rounds are prohibited.
Use of backyard fire pits used for Warming or Cooking, Propane BBQ’s, Portable Propane Fireplaces and Propane Heaters are still permitted under this restriction. When extinguishing backyard fire pits remember to soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch.
Sturgeon County urges everyone to use extreme caution when working or driving in grassy areas; be mindful of hot exhaust and keep vehicles clean and free of debris as smoldering debris can fall off and start fires.
This restriction does not apply to the use of ATV’s or OHV’s.
For further updates visit the Sturgeon County website at www.sturgeoncounty.ca and the Alberta Fire Bans website at www.albertafirebans.ca . All other inquires contact 780-939-8400.
April 5, 2024
Due to dry conditions and a lack of precipitation, a fire advisory is now in effect for Sturgeon County. Sandy Beach follows the County's fire status.
The following activities are allowed, with caution.
Yard and garden debris fires, burn barrels and incinerators
Recreational backyard firepits
Propane and natural gas-powered appliances
Charcoal barbeques
Residents should use caution when engaging in activities that could provide an unintended ignition source such as welding, grinding and ATV use.
Residents are encouraged to take action to prevent wildfires and prepare for wildfires.
This includes making simple choices when maintaining your property, landscaping your yard, or undertaking a renovation or construction project.
The Summer Village of Sandy Beach politely request that as DRY Spring conditions persist THAT all fire and OHV users take extreme care and note the following:
The use of FIREWORKS is not advised or preferred - Open air fires should be done with extreme care and enough water support and should be low and slow fed.
Recreational cooking, warming, camp fires in acceptable fire pits are still allowed as per the current fire status, along with other wood fired outdoor warming devices, BBQ’s, and propane fired appliances, but please use extreme caution and care and use a spark screen and do not leave your fire unattended and water, stir and water your fire when you are done.
Thank you for your cooperation and please continue to monitor the Sturgeon County and Sandy Beach website for any fire updates in the Quick Links portion top right.
