Open burning & fires — Westlock County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Westlock County, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Protection Bylaw 56-2024, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than the specified penalty established in Schedule "A"; not exceeding $10,000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Guardian.

Fire Protection Bylaw 56-2024 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 7.1
permit issuer Fire Guardian s. 5.5.2
allowed conditions Acceptable Burning Barrel, Fire Pit, Recreational Fire, Smudge Fire if supervised, controlled, flame height does not exceed ninety (90) centimetres. Barbeques allowed during Fire Ban. s. 6.4, s. 12.6
fine range not less than the specified penalty established in Schedule "A"; not exceeding $10,000.00 s. 20.1
scout note

Governs fire services and open burning in Westlock County. Bylaw 56-2024. Requires fire permits for all open burning; establishes fire control order authority.

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