UPDATE: Fire Ban LIFTED - August 6, 2024
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UPDATE | August 6, 2025 | 8:00 AM | The fire ban for the Town of Sylvan Lake has been lifted.
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Original Post: July 23, 2024
The Town of Sylvan Lake has issued a full town-wide fire ban, effective immediately, due to dry conditions and high temperatures.
The following fires are not allowed within town limits:
- Open fires using charcoal, briquettes, or wood
- Any source of open flame (i.e. tiki torches)
The following fires are allowed:
- Certified portable gas fire pits
- Certified gas stoves or barbeques designed for cooking
- Certified cooking appliances utilizing charcoal briquettes or wood pellets on residential property
The Sylvan Lake Fire Department encourages residents to take extra caution to prevent fires. Proper disposal of smoking materials is very important as many fires are started by individuals throwing them out a window or discarding them in plants.
Residents who notice someone having a fire during this fire ban are advised to call 9-1-1.
This ban will remain in effect until conditions change and further notice is given.
For more information on fire bans across the province, visit https://albertafirebans.ca/