A Fire Restriction is in place for Lethbridge County.
According to the County, the wildfire risk is high due to sustained hot temperatures and a lack of moisture. These conditions are expected to continue.
All active burn and fireworks permits are now cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.
Prohibited under the Fire Restriction:
- Controlled burns requiring a burn permit (e.g. burn pits, yard waste, large debris)
- Fireworks
Allowed:
(Must meet the specifications in the County’s Fire Bylaw)
- Recreational campfires in approved fire pits
- Burn barrels and incinerators with spark arrestors
- Charcoal briquette barbecues and wood pellet grills
- CSA/ULC-approved gas or propane stoves, heaters, and firepits
To determine when a Fire Restriction is needed, the County uses a data-driven and evidence-based approach.
“We regularly review local weather forecasts, wind conditions and vegetation moisture levels, and consult with regional fire chiefs to assess potential risks. When these indicators show an increased chance of fast-spreading fires, the County issues advisories to protect public safety and property,” the County noted.
Stay up-to-date on the Fire Status by visiting lethcounty.ca.
