Fire restriction lifted in Lethbridge County

Apr 14, 2022 | 10:42 AM

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB – Residents of Lethbridge County are once again able to do certain types of burning with permits.

The County is lifting the Fire Restriction that was issued earlier this month due to the recent cooler weather and precipitation.

Fire permits are again being issued and are required for most burning activities.

Those who have a fire permit can burn the following items:

Paper products
Untreated wood (wood or wood products that do not contain preservatives)
Yard waste (grass/tree clippings, leaves, branches, fallen trees, brush, weeds, etc.)
Straw and stubble

These items cannot be burned, even with a fire permit:

Wood or wood products that contain preservatives
Plastic (including silage plastic, grain bags, and baler twine, but these can be recycled at the Iron Springs Transfer Station: https://lethcounty.ca/p/recycling)
Rubber (including tires)
Animal manure or cadavers
Waste material from construction sites (untreated wood is permitted)
Pathological waste
Containers that have held chemicals or pesticides
Oil

Permits can be obtained free of charge. You can apply for them online on the Lethbridge County website.

If you are unsure as to whether you require a permit, please visit https://lethcounty.ca/p/fire-permits or call 403-328-5525.

by David Opinko