Stettler Regional Fire Department Press Release – April 16, 2025
As a result of the current weather conditions in the County of Stettler, a FIRE RESTRICTION is in effect as of 16:00 on April 16, 2025.
The current weather forecast does not indicate any additional significant precipitation in the upcoming weeks and the fuel moisture content remains low, therefore the FIRE RESTRICTION will be enforced.
There are restrictions on burning at this time. Please consider the following:
1. NEW PERMITS will be issued for a limited 5-day period for small brush piles. Burning of windrows and large brush piles is prohibited;
2. ALLOWS ESSENTIAL BURNING in burning barrels that are constructed of non-combustible material that have a tight-fitting metal mesh screen with openings not larger than 13 mm;
3. ALLOWS backyard fire pits and safe wood campfires contained by non-combustible material with a metal mesh screen with openings no larger than 13 mm. Portable propane fire pits, gas or propane stoves and barbecues.
Conditions will be monitored. We will update the public on any changes.
Off-highway vehicles and farming equipment can start wildfires – INSPECT YOUR EQUIPMENT frequently to ensure hot spots are free of debris, and make sure mufflers and spark arrestors are working properly.
This FIRE RESTRICTION does not apply to:
– Fires, which are contained within cooking and heating appliances and which are fueled by propane, natural gas or wood pellets
– Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes
– Approved Gas/Propane fueled fire pits/stoves/barbecues
– Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
For more information contact SRFD at 403-742-4441 or visit www.albertafirebans.ca
Troy Auton, County of Stettler Fire Chief
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
