Open burning & fires — County of Warner No. 5, Alberta

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Municipal District of County of Warner No. 5, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Bylaw 983-22 (Amended and Consolidated), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $500.00 (First Offence); $1000.00 (Second Offence); $1,500.00 per offence (Third and Continuing Offences). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Guardian.

Fire Bylaw 983-22 (Amended and Consolidated) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 23
permit issuer Fire Guardian s. 24
allowed conditions Burning allowed without permit for Acceptable Fire Pits, Incinerators, Portable Appliances, Recreational Fires, Fire Dept training, hazard abatement, and process flare systems. s. 35
fine range $500.00 (First Offence); $1000.00 (Second Offence); $1,500.00 per offence (Third and Continuing Offences) s. 61
scout note

Governs open burning and fire prevention within the County of Warner No. 5. Bylaw 983-22, consolidated with amendment Bylaw 994-24.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.countyofwarner5.ab.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Alberta · Open burning & fires in other municipalities