Lethbridge County has lifted its fire advisory, effective August 5, 2025. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge County cancels fire advisory

Aug 5, 2025 | 11:37 AM

Burning regulations in Lethbridge County are being loosened.

Officials have lifted the fire advisory that had been in place since July 22, 2025, saying that the recent precipitation and cooler weather have reduced the risk of wildfires.

However, residents are still asked to use caution with all fire-related activities, regardless of weather conditions.

Fire permits must be obtained for the following burning activities:

• 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

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These items cannot be burned at any time, even with a burn 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

Burn permits can be obtained from Lethbridge County free of charge online or by visiting the Lethbridge administration office at #100 905 4 Avenue South.

If you are unsure whether you require a permit, visit the County’s website.

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