Open burning & fires — Mountain View County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Mountain View County, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Bylaw 05/26, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $25 to $10,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: individual authorized by the County.

Fire Bylaw 05/26 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 8.01
permit issuer individual authorized by the County s. 2.22
allowed conditions Permitted with Fire Permit. Exemptions: Barbeque, Acceptable Fire Pit, Fireplace, Burning Barrel, Recreational Fires, compressed gas, training. Subject to Fire Restrictions/Bans. s. 8.01; s. 8.02
fine range $25 to $10,000 s. 17.01
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Regulates open burning, fire prevention, and fire services within Mountain View County.

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