Login
 
 
Slide

Fire Bans

ServicesFire & Emergency ServicesFire Bans

 Current Fire Ban/Advisory Status

fire-advisory

Effective July 31, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.    

Fire Bans & Fire Advisories

Fire Advisory Notice July 31, 2025

Thorhild County monitors fire hazard year round in order to determine the risk of wildfire.  A fire ban is an order issued by the provincial government and/or the County to restrict the use of fire in areas of high hazard.  The order describes what types of fire are allowed or may in fact entirely prohibit the use of any fire.

Click here to find out what you can or can't do during an Advisory, Restriction or Ban.

The general description of the five levels is as follows:


No Restriction

Safe campfire are allowed on public lands, private campgrounds and backyard firepits. 
The use of barbeque or charcoal briquette are permitted. The use of burn barrels/incinerators are permitted.
Any burning other than a campfire requires a permit.
Fireworks and exploding targets are permitted.


Fire Advisory

Safe campfires are allowed on public lands, private campgrounds and backyard firepits.
The use of barbeque or charcoal briquette are permitted. The use of burn barrels/incinerators are not permitted.
All existing fire permits are cancelled and no new permits will be issued.
Fireworks and exploding targets are permitted.


Fire Restriction

No campfires on public lands, private campgrounds or backyard firepits are allowed.
The use of barbeque or charcoal briquette are permitted. The use of burn barrels/incinerators are not permitted.
All existing fire permits are cancelled and no new permits will be issued.
Fireworks are allowed by permitted organizations only.  Exploding targets are not permitted.


 Fire Ban

No campfires on public lands, private campgrounds or backyard firepits are allowed.
The use of barbeque or charcoal briquette are not permitted. The use of burn barrels/incinerators are not permitted.
All existing fire permits are cancelled and no new permits will be issued.
Fireworks and exploding targets are not permitted.


Forest Area Closure
Portions of the forest are closed and no access is permitted for public safety concerns.


A complete list of Provincial Fire Bans or the current level of restriction in the County can be obtained by visiting www.albertafirebans.ca


 

Finding what you're looking for? If not, try a search

Popular Links


Follow Us:    


Alberta Emergency Alerts

Emergency Alerts will appear below when active.

tornado watch changed

### Area: (Co. of Newell near Brooks Rosemary and Duchess, S.A. 2 near Cessford Wardlow and Pollockville, S.A. 4 near Hemaruka Wiste and Monitor Creek, S.A. 4 near Kirriemuir and Compeer, S.A. 3 near Youngstown, S.A. 3 near Big Stone Cappon and Gold Spur, S.A. 3 near Sedalia and New Brigden, S.A. 3 near Oyen and Cereal, S.A. 3 near Sibbald and Esther, M.D. of Provost near Bodo, M.D. of Acadia including Acadia Valley, Cypress Co. near Tide Lake, S.A. 2 near Iddesleigh and Dinosaur Prov. Park, S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee, S.A. 2 near Buffalo and Cavendish, S.A. 2 near Bindloss Empress and Social Plains, Co. of Newell near Patricia, Cypress Co. near CFB Suffield, Cypress Co. near Bowmanton Schuler and Hilda, Cypress Co. near McNeill and Sandy Point District Park)

tornado watch in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. There is a slight risk that a severe thunderstorm could develop this afternoon and produce a tornado. The tornado risk will diminish early this evening. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (Co. of Newell near Brooks Rosemary and Duchess, S.A. 2 near Cessford Wardlow and Pollockville, S.A. 4 near Hemaruka Wiste and Monitor Creek, S.A. 4 near Kirriemuir and Compeer, S.A. 3 near Youngstown, S.A. 3 near Big Stone Cappon and Gold Spur, S.A. 3 near Sedalia and New Brigden, S.A. 3 near Oyen and Cereal, S.A. 3 near Sibbald and Esther, M.D. of Provost near Bodo, M.D. of Acadia including Acadia Valley, Cypress Co. near Tide Lake, S.A. 2 near Iddesleigh and Dinosaur Prov. Park, S.A. 2 near Jenner and Atlee, S.A. 2 near Buffalo and Cavendish, S.A. 2 near Bindloss Empress and Social Plains, Co. of Newell near Patricia, Cypress Co. near CFB Suffield, Cypress Co. near Bowmanton Schuler and Hilda, Cypress Co. near McNeill and Sandy Point District Park)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Kneehill County has issued an emergency alert.

Telus landline and cellular service is currently disrupted to Carbon, Acme, Linden and surrounding areas in Kneehill County. Telus customers cannot make or receive calls in the affected areas, including 9-1-1 calls. Crews are working to restore service. There is no estimated time for service restoration. Area: (This alert is in effect for Acme, Carbon, Linden and surrounding areas in Kneehill County.)

Stay up to date


Join the Thorhild County email list to receive our quarterly e-newsletter.

Option PayOption Pay

Contact Thorhild County


 Telephone: 780-398-3741 
 Toll Free: 1-877-398-3777
 Fax: 780-398-3748
 Email:Thorhild County

  801 - 1st Street
Box 10 Thorhild, AB T0A 3J0

Thorhild County

 Hours: Tues - Fri 8AM - 4:30PM
       (Closed Mondays)

Map Thorhild County Maps
Map Google Maps

Map County Interactive GIS Map

Terms Of Use | Privacy Statement Copyright 2025 © Thorhild County
Login | | Built with by Webmonton