When weather conditions dictate that it would be prudent for Beaumont to enact a method of lessening the chances of a fire due to outside pleasure fires, 1 of 3 declarations are made. These are either a fire advisory, a fire restriction, or a fire ban. 

Fire Advisory

Prohibited

• No new permits will be issued, existing permits are still in effect

Fire Restrictions

Prohibited

• Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires outside designated fire pits
• Turkey fryers and tiki torches

Permitted

• Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires within designated fire pits
• CSA or UL standard approved:
  • Portable propane fire pits when placed within designated fire pits
  • Liquid or gas fueled lanterns (enclosed flame)
  • Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking

Fire Ban

Prohibited

• All solid fuel fires
• Patio heaters, turkey fryers and Tiki torches

Permitted

• Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking that meet CSA or UL standards
• Liquid or gas fueled lanterns (enclosed flame) that meet CSA or UL standards

Cancellation of a Fire Ban or Fire Restriction

When weather conditions have made it safe for the cancellation of a fire ban or restriction, the notice will be removed from:

• Beaumont Facebook
• Beaumont Fire Service
• Alberta Fire Bans Website