Fire Restriction Notice

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions a fire Restriction is in effect for the The Town of Pincher Creek, MD of Pincher Creek and the Piikani First Nation. Fire permits will not be issued .
 
Prohibited:
• Any burning other than a campfire is prohibited
Any fires within in the MD located in the Forest protection area ( typically 1 mile beyond the forestry boundry) as per Alberta Agriculture and Forests.
 
Allowed:
• Safe wood campfires *
• Backyard fire pits
• Portable propane fire pits
• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
 
*Safe wood campfires - should be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring. You must have a fire pit permit which can be obtained at the Fire Hall in Pincher Creek. Or on the web at www.pincherfire.com. They are required to:
a)  be on rock, gravel, sand, or another non-combustible surface that extends at least one metre around the fire;
b)  have a responsible person in attendance to keep fire under control at all times and extinguish before leaving;
c)  have on hand enough water to extinguish the fire.
 
 
The fire Restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve or there is a need for further escalation.

For up to date information visit Alberta Fire Bans

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Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9
Box 279
1037 Herron Avenue, Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0
Phone: 403-627-3130       Fax: 403-627-5070
Email: info@mdpinchercreek.ab.ca
Office Hours: By Appointment Only due to COVID-19

Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9
Box 279
1037 Herron Avenue
Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0
Phone: 403-627-3130
Fax: 403-627-5070
Email: info@mdpinchercreek.ab.ca
Office Hours: By Appointment Only due to COVID-19
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