Fire Restriction - May 1, 2025
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A Fire Restriction has been issued for the Town of Edson.
Based on the current and predicted weather conditions, The Town of Edson has instituted a Fire Restriction, effective May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM. No new fire permits will be issued.
Under this restriction:
- Existing fire permits are restricted, suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued
Allowed for use with caution:
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings (permitted and approved) are allowed within the Town of Edson. Use of spark arrestors is highly recommended. Never leave a fire unattended and ensure it’s completely out when leaving it.
- CSA approved or ULC certified gas or propane barbeques used for cooking,
- CSA approved or ULC certified Wood Pellet Smokers,
- Charcoal briquette barbeques
- Propane and natural gas fire pits,
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters,
- Electric or propane meat smokers.
This fire restriction will stay in place until further notice and will be reviewed as conditions improve or worsen.
Updates on fire advisories/restrictions/bans will be posted to www.edson.ca. For details on fire restrictions across Alberta, visit www.albertafirebans.ca.