Open burning & fires — Flagstaff County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Flagstaff County, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than two- hundred dollars ($ 200) and not more than five- thousand dollars ($ 5,000). A permit is required. Permit issuer: FRESS.

Fire Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 30
permit issuer FRESS s. 30
allowed conditions Exempt fires include cooking with Portable Appliances, Acceptable Fire Pits, Acceptable Fireplaces, Public Park Site Fires, Burning Barrels, and Regional Fire Services training fires. s. 30
fine range not less than two- hundred dollars ($ 200) and not more than five- thousand dollars ($ 5,000) s. 98
scout note

Bylaw 08/21 regulates fire safety, open burning, and fire prevention within Flagstaff County.

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