Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Crossfield, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Permit required for waste, fireworks. Fire pits, fireplaces, barbecues allowed without permit if compliant. No outdoor fire during fire ban.; fines: $400.00; $1,000.00 for second offence. Source: Fire Permit Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Permit Bylaw
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 3.1
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 2.1(b)(i); s. 6.1
allowed conditions
Permit required for waste, fireworks. Fire pits, fireplaces, barbecues allowed without permit if compliant. No outdoor fire during fire ban.
s. 3.1; s. 4.0; s. 7.3
fine range
$400.00; $1,000.00 for second offence
s. 8.2; s. 8.3
scout note
Bylaw governing fire permits and open burning within the Town of Crossfield.