Open burning & fires — Drumheller, Alberta

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

Town of Drumheller has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Fire Bylaw #25.24 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 5.1(b)
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 5.2(c)
allowed conditions Outdoor fire allowed with permit. Recreational fire (acceptable pit/fireplace, dry wood/gas/propane) exempt if controlled, supervised, extinguishing means, flame <=1m. s. 5.1(b), s. 5.1(c), s. 2.1(ii)
fine range not less than the specified penalty established in Schedule "A"; not exceeding $10,000.00 s. 10.2(d)
scout note

Regulates fire safety, open burning restrictions, and fire prevention within Drumheller.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.drumheller.ca · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities