Due to current conditions, Rocky View County (RVC) Fire Services has issued a county-wide fire advisory effective immediately.

This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain.

During a fire advisory, all burning and fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned, with the following exceptions:

  • Indoor household fireplaces
  • Chimeneas
  • Barbecues (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas)
  • Wood pellet grills
  • Propane/natural gas fire pit
  • Recreational campfires in an approved burn pit
  • Camp stoves (properly attended)
  • Burning barrels
  • Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
  • Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
  • Oil well flaring (must register with central fire dispatch at 403-264-1022).

Cochrane is also under a fire advisory that began on April 12, 2024. 

For details on specific RVC fire restrictions during an advisory, visit Fire Bans & Advisories webpage.

For information on fire bans and advisories in other areas of Alberta, go HERE.