A fire ban has been issued for Jasper National Park due to elevated fire danger.
Lighting or maintaining fires in this area is now strictly prohibited.
This fire ban covers the entire national park including all front and backcountry campgrounds and day use areas in Jasper National Park.
A fire ban is also in place for the Jasper townsite, issued by the Municipality of Jasper.
This fire ban includes ALL open fires, EXCEPT, provided they are under direct supervision and Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) approved or Underwriters Laboratories (UL certified):
-portable propane fire pits
-gas or propane stoves and barbeques, designed for cooking or heating
-propane or gas fuelled lanterns (enclosed flame)
-patio heaters (propane, catalytic or infrared/radiant)
The fire ban restriction will be lifted as soon as conditions permit.
Report any wildfires, illegal campfires, or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Dispatch: 780-852-6155.