FIRE BAN - May 8, 2025
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A Fire Ban has been issued for the Town of Edson.
Based on the current and predicted weather conditions, and to align with the current bans in the forest area surrounding the community, The Town of Edson has instituted a full fire ban, effective May 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM. While we’re currently seeing some rain in the area, conditions still need to improve dramatically across the region.
No fire permits will be issued, and all existing fire permits will be suspended until conditions improve.
The fire ban includes the following but is not limited to:
- All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public lands, wood campfires on private land and provincial campgrounds. All open burning,
- Backyard fire pits,
- Fireworks and exploding targets,
- Charcoal briquettes.
Allowed for use with caution:
- Propane and natural gas-powered appliances,
- Open flame oil devices (turkey deep fryers, tiki torches, etc.)
- 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
The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Updates on fire advisories/restrictions/bans will be posted to www.edson.ca. For details on fire restrictions across Alberta, visit www.albertafirebans.ca.