Lethbridge County has lifted its fire advisory. (Photo: LNN)

By Joel Mendelson

Fire advisory lifted in Lethbridge County

Jan 21, 2024 | 1:17 PM

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB – Lethbridge County has lifted its fire advisory due to an improvement in weather conditions that have decreased the risk of wildfire.

The advisory was issued in late December.

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The County would like to remind the public that caution should be used when burning, regardless of the weather conditions.

Fire permits are still required for most burning activities. Permits are free of charge, and residents can apply for them online or at the County administration office in downtown Lethbridge.

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The County said that fire permit holders may burn the following items:

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

The following items cannot be burned at any time, even with a permit:

• Wood or wood products that contain preservatives
• Plastic (including silage plastic, grain bags, and baler twine)
• Rubber (including tires)
• Animal manure or cadavers
• Waste material from construction sites (only untreated wood is permitted)
• Pathological waste
• Containers that have held chemicals or pesticides
• Oil

If you are unsure if you require a permit, call 403-328-5525 or visit the County’s website.

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