Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Consort, Alberta, allowed conditions: Fire set by Fire Department for training, Contained Fire, or Recreational Fire (confined to non-combustible container, specific fuels), subject to time and material prohibitions.; fines: not less than $200.00 and not more than $2,500.00. Source: Bylaw #726 Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw #726 Burning Bylaw
adopted bylaw
allowed conditions
Fire set by Fire Department for training, Contained Fire, or Recreational Fire (confined to non-combustible container, specific fuels), subject to time and material prohibitions.
## OFFENCES - a
fine range
not less than $200.00 and not more than $2,500.00
## PENALTIES - a
scout note
Regulates open burning within Consort; sets conditions under which burning is permitted and prohibited.