Current as of May 23,2023:
FIRE ADVISORY in place for the Town of Trochu.
The Town of Trochu advises extreme caution and that only necessary recreational fires (for cooking) take place. The public is asked to ensure all fires are attended and completely extinguished before leaving unattended.Consumer Fireworks are Prohibited. Safe recreational fire pits are allowed but may be restricted if conditions do not improve. Recreational fire pits must conform with Town of Trochu standards. Propane BBQ’s and propane fire pits are allowed.
Due to the dry, windy, and warm conditions that exist and are forecasted. There is a very high risk of fire spread during windy conditions in any cured (dead and dry) grass fuel type, such as those that exist across the Town. Check the Town of Trochu website and the Alberta Fire Bans website for the most up to date information.
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Current fire ban information for Kneehill County is listed on:
Kneehill County Fire Ban Levels
Level I
Permitted burning in Kneehill County is banned due to dry/windy conditions. All outstanding fire permits are suspended until further notice.
The exemptions to this fire ban are listed as follows:
- Internal household fire places
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Regulated burning barrels
- Camp stoves
- Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
- Liquid fuel barbecues (propane and natural gas)
- Recreational camp fires (approved burn pit 24” in diameter or less)
- Chimneys
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
Level II
Permitted burning in Kneehill County is banned due to dry/windy conditions. All outstanding fire permits are suspended until further notice.
This fire ban includes:
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
- Recreational camp fires (approved burn pit 24”in diameter or less)
- Chimneys
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
The exemptions to this fire ban are listed as follows:
- Internal household fire places
- Regulated burning barrels
- Camp stoves
- Liquid fuel barbecues (propane and natural gas)
Level III
Permitted burning in Kneehill County is banned due to dry/windy conditions. All outstanding fire permits are suspended until further notice.
This fire ban includes:
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Regulated burning barrels
- Camp stoves
- Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
- Recreational camp fires (approved burn pit 24” in diameter or less)
- Chimneys
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
The exemptions to this fire ban are listed as follows
- Internal household fire places
- Liquid fuel barbecues (propane and natural gas)