# Alberta Fire Bans

> Alberta Fire Bans provides real-time fire advisories, restrictions, and bans for Alberta. (iPhone/iPad app by The Government of Alberta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alberta-fire-bans/id1080499433 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Government of Alberta](https://appshunter.io/developer/537677872)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alberta-fire-bans/id1080499433/reviews.md

## What is Alberta Fire Bans?

Stay up to date with the Alberta Fire Bans mobile application!
Regardless of where you are in Alberta, the Alberta Fire Bans application will help you find the most current and reliable information on all active fire advisories, fire restrictions, fire bans, and OHV restrictions in Alberta.

FEATURES
- Offline mode: once the map and alerts have been downloaded through a network connection (wifi, phone data, etc.), you will be able to view all alerts and relevant information when out of cell coverage
- Helpful tutorial to navigate through the application
- Robust search bar to help you quickly find any town, city, municipal district, or forested area within Alberta
- Colour-coded display bar allows you to conveniently view all active alerts on the map
- Standard and satellite views to suit your viewing preference
- Location services to find your current location
- Sign up for notifications so you know when an area’s alert status changes
Alberta Fire Bans is a partnership with fire agencies and municipalities across the province to ensure the most accurate and reliable information is always publicly available.

DISCLAIMER
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented on this application. However, the Government of Alberta does not take responsibility for outdated or incorrect information. This includes the accuracy of boundaries on the application. Every individual is responsible for knowing and following the legislation and bylaws of the area they are in at any given time. If you have questions about a jurisdiction’s boundaries, please contact the appropriate agency or municipality.

## Key features

- Real-time fire advisories and bans
- Offline map and alert access
- Searchable by location
- Color-coded alert display
- Location services
- Notification alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alberta-fire-bans/id1080499433/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Colour chart and map dont match

*2025-06-16*

The colours on the map and the legend to determine fire hazard don’t even match. Poorly designed app.

### 1/5 — Horrible App

*2023-06-02*

The app sends out a notification, but doesn’t show the information sent to you for the update.  It should show each county or area with a color status if allowed or not allowed for fireman’s or ATV use.

### 1/5 — Functions don’t work

*2021-04-29*

Search function doesn’t work. App is glitchy. When you try to swipe up to read the ban information it automatically zooms you out of  the map so you can’t read the info. Overall isn’t very useful, about what you’d expect  from the Alberta Government.

### 2/5 — Good app, poor performance

*2020-05-19*

The layout is good but it is slow, glitches and does not consistently deliver notifications

### 1/5 — Bugs

*2020-05-12*

Keeps zooming out when swipe up to read description/bans witch makes app useless.

### 1/5 — Needs some tuning

*2018-07-15*

Great potential. Will be very handy when the bugs are fixed. 
 Can not zoom in on the map, instantly returns to home icon screen when attempting to zoom in.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2018-05-27*

For starters, apps need to load to work, quickly if you want people to use them. This one will load, after spending a ridiculous amount of time trying to connect and download the new data. Obviously designed for places with faster internet and not country internet. Once you get into the app you will find you still need to traverse through all the different websites looking at what fire bans and advisories are on because this app fails to collect the data it is supposed to and display it in one place. 

If they fix these 2 issues it has the potential to be a great app.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2018-05-16*

Tries to download maps and alerts but crashes before doing so. Useless until this bug is fixed.
Has potential but unrealized until de-bugged.

### 2/5 — Works...sorta

*2018-05-16*

Doesn't work on my iPad but does work on my phone.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2018-05-11*

This does exactly what a member of the public would need to know for fire ban information. Will be using this on a regular basis!

## Frequently asked questions about Alberta Fire Bans

### Does Alberta Fire Bans have ads?

No, Alberta Fire Bans is ad-free. The app does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### Can I use Alberta Fire Bans offline?

Yes, Alberta Fire Bans offers an offline mode. Once the map and alerts are downloaded via a network connection, you can view all information even without cell coverage.

### How does Alberta Fire Bans get its information?

Alberta Fire Bans is a partnership with fire agencies and municipalities across the province. This collaboration ensures the most accurate and reliable information is publicly available.

### What devices support Alberta Fire Bans?

Alberta Fire Bans is available on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Alberta Fire Bans updated?

The latest version of Alberta Fire Bans is 1.6.4, last updated on February 4, 2026. Updates ensure the app remains current with the latest information and features.

### What is the age rating for Alberta Fire Bans?

Alberta Fire Bans has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged four and older.

### How can I find specific locations in Alberta using Alberta Fire Bans?

Alberta Fire Bans features a robust search bar that allows you to quickly find any town, city, municipal district, or forested area within Alberta for specific alert information.

### Does Alberta Fire Bans show my current location?

Yes, Alberta Fire Bans utilizes location services to help you find your current location on the map and view relevant fire advisories in your immediate area.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.5 — 2026-07-31

This release includes updates to improve reliability.

### 1.6.4 — 2026-02-04

This release includes fixes and changes to improve reliability.

### 1.6.3 — 2026-01-22

This release includes fixes and changes to improve reliability.

### 1.6.2 — 2025-11-29

This release includes security updates and changes to improve reliability.

### 1.6.1 — 2025-04-15

This release includes fixes and changes to improve reliability.

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