fires and burn permits

Fire Ban Information
Camrose County is in a permit area as required by the Forest and Prairie Protection Act. Fire Season is in effect from April 1 to October 31 every year.
From November 1 to March 31, you do not require a permit to conduct open burns, but please let your Fire Department know you will be burning. Low hazard fireworks require a permits at all times.

Fire District Map
Curious about which Fire District you're in? Click the link below to view the Fire District Map.

Burn Permits
Camrose County is in a permit area as required by the Forest and Prairie Protection Act. Fire Season is in effect from April 1 to October 31 every year.
From November 1 to March 31, you do not require a permit to conduct open burns, but please let your Fire Department know you will be burning. Low hazard fireworks require a permits at all times.
Contact Us
Hamlets & Community Services
Corporate Services Manager - Teresa Gratrix
3755 - 43 Avenue,
Camrose, Alberta, T4V 3S8

What You Can Burn
You can burn the following:
- brush and fallen trees
- used power poles that do not contain preservatives
- wood or wood products not containing wood preservatives
- solid waste from harvesting trees,
- straw
- grass
- weeds
- leaves
- tree prunings

What You Can't Burn
You can't burn the following
- animal manure
- pathological waste
- wood or wood products containing preservatives
- waste material from construction sites
- rubber including tires
- plastic including twine
- oil containers that held pesticides or other chemicals
- plastic or rubber coated materials including copper wire