Albertafirebans.ca radar showing the fire restriction area of effect. (Image Credit: Albertafirebans.ca (screenshot))

By Jett Schwaier

Fire Restriction

Cypress County imposes fire restriction as wildfire danger reaches extreme level

Jul 20, 2026 | 12:54 PM

Cypress County has implemented a fire restriction as hot, dry conditions and extreme wildfire danger increase across the region.

The restriction took effect at 10:30 a.m. on Monday and comes as the province’s fire danger map shows the area’s wildfire risk at an extreme level.

The county said above-average early-season precipitation has led to increased vegetation growth, creating more available fuel for wildfires as the region faces a forecast of hot and dry conditions.

All outstanding fire permits have been suspended under the restriction, and no new permits will be issued unless they are inspected and approved by the Cypress County fire chief or deputy fire chief.

Fireworks are not permitted while the restriction is in place.

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Several types of burning remain allowed, including internal household fireplaces, incinerators for farm and acreage use, burning barrels, charcoal barbecues, propane and natural gas appliances, wood pellet smokers, chimeneas and approved fires in designated camping and recreational areas.

The county said recreational campfires are still permitted but must be contained within a non-combustible fire pit no larger than 36 inches in diameter, located at least 10 feet away from combustible materials with water readily available.

Burning barrels must be steel or metal drums no larger than 45 gallons and equipped with a heavy-gauge metal screen with mesh no larger than six millimetres.

The county said the restriction will remain in place until conditions improve.

by Jett Schwaier

Cypress County imposes fire restriction as wildfire danger reaches extreme level

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