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County of Newell - Fire Advisory
Monday, July 27th, 2026
The Regional Fire Chief for the County of Newell, in conjunction with County of Newell Fire Bylaw #2100-25
has issued “A Fire Advisory” for the entire County of Newell due to the following conditions:
• Lack of sufficient moisture levels.
• Wind speeds exceeding safe burning conditions at times.
• Temperatures contributing to the fire risk.
A Fire Advisory as stated in the County of Newell Bylaw #2100-25 is defined as:
Fires are allowed, but public warning advising of extreme caution is issued. This level is a warning and may be
upgraded to a Fire Restriction or Fire Ban if conditions do not improve.
The County of Newell Fire Guardians may still issue new fire permits. All conditions contained on the fire
permit shall be followed without exception. Failure to follow conditions will result in fines being issued.
All County Residents/Ratepayers are reminded that a signed fire permit is required prior to kindling fires on
lands. All permit holders are required to contact their local fire department prior to lighting the fire and follow all
recommendations/conditions stated on the permit without exception.
Note: The Fire Advisory does not affect/cover the following properties contained within the boundaries of the
County of Newell: City of Brooks, Town of Bassano, Village of Duchess, Village of Rosemary, Provincial Parks,
and/or First Nations Reserves.
The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
To see a list of all fire bans within the Province, visit www.albertafirebans.ca.
For further information please contact:
Regional Fire Chief
Stewart Luchies
(403) 794-2297
or
Ashley Ferguson
Fire & Disaster Services Administrative Assistant
(403) 794-2298