A River Vally Fire Ban has been lifted, according to the City of Lethbridge.
Recent precipitation and cooler temperatures have reduced the fire risk in the River Valley.
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will continue to monitor weather and wind conditions. Fire restrictions may be reinstated if conditions become hot, dry, and windy again.
Conditions can change quickly, and please use caution when having any outdoor fire.
When having a recreational fire:
- Use clean, dry wood only
- Keep fires small and supervised at all times
- Use approved fire pits only
- Keep water or another way to extinguish the fire nearby
- Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving
- Do not have a fire when winds are gusting at or above 30 km/h
Smoking materials should be fully extinguished and disposed of safely. Even a small spark can ignite dry grass or brush.
For current fire ban information, visit Lethbridge.ca/fireban.
The Fire Restriction in Lethbridge County has also been lifted.
Fires and devices allowed under the County’s Fire Bylaw:
- Controlled burns (e.g., yard waste, burn pits) – permit required
- Fireworks – permit required
- Recreational campfires (in approved fire pits)
- Burn barrels and incinerators with spark arrestors
- Charcoal briquette barbecues
- Gas/propane heaters, stoves, barbecues (CSA/ULC approved)
- Wood pellet grills
- Gas/propane firepits/rings (CSA/ULC approved)
- Stay up-to-date on the Fire Status by visiting lethcounty.ca.
