Town of Ponoka

The Town would like to remind citizens that a Fire Advisory is in effect for the Town of Ponoka.

Under the current Fire Advisory, residents are encouraged to refrain from non-essential burning. 

Under the fire advisory, a fireworks discharge permit will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Please note no person shall shell, possess or discharge fireworks in the Town of Ponoka unless they have the appropriate permits and licensing for displays and special events. To learn more, please read the Fire Protection Services Bylaw No. 484-23.

The use of the following is not affected:

• Bylaw-compliant fire pits (with a mesh screen) and burning barrels (in the industrial park only);
• Barbecues (propane/charcoal briquette) and smokers; and
• Gas and liquid-powered appliances (stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings)

Fire Pit Safety

When using bylaw-compliant fire pits, citizens are urged to use extreme caution and never leave a fire pit unattended. Be aware of the weather conditions at all times and be sure to completely extinguish the flames and hot embers after you are done using your fire pit. 

All fire pits within the Town of Ponoka are required to:

• Be at least three metres from buildings, property lines, or anything else that could catch fire;
• Be equal to or less than 0.6 metres (two feet) high;
• Be equal to or less than one metre (three feet) wide;
• Have fully enclosed sides made of bricks, concrete blocks, heavy-gauge metal or other non-combustible materials; 
• Have a non-combustible mesh screen that covers the top of the fire pit with openings no larger than 1.25 cm (.5 inches) to stop sparks from flying out; and
• Have a water hose, fire extinguisher or some other acceptable means of controlling or extinguishing the fire nearby.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe. For updates on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across Alberta, including the Town of Ponoka, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca/