Leduc residents can still have campfires and backyard fires for now, but the City of Leduc is urging everyone to be on high alert due to ongoing dry conditions across Alberta. A fire advisory has been in place since May 1, 2026, and city fire officials warn that a full ban could come if things get worse.
City of Leduc Fire Chief Bryan Singleton said the biggest worries are parks, the small ravines, and the area around Telford Lake. He asked residents to keep any fires small, never walk away from them, and always have a water source handy. “Those are the ones we’re most concerned about,” Singleton said of the wildland spots inside city limits.
Just outside Leduc, the situation is much stricter. Leduc County escalated from a fire advisory on April 30 to a fire restriction on May 4 and then to a full ban by May 6. No outdoor fires of any kind are allowed there now, not even firepits or burn barrels. Other nearby communities like Calmar, Thorsby, Warburg, and Devon also have full fire bans in place.
Leduc County Director of Protective Services and Fire Chief Tylor Bennett cautioned that even small sparks from grinding tools, welding, or a hot vehicle exhaust on dry grass can start a fire that spreads fast. The province has rated fire danger in central and southern Alberta as very high to extreme, with about 25 active wildfires reported earlier in May.
The provincial government has hired more than 550 firefighters for the season and set up a new program offering up to $125,000 to municipalities that work together on wildfire response. Residents are asked to stay up to date on local restrictions and be ready to adjust outdoor plans if Leduc moves from an advisory to a ban.
