Courtesy of Lethbridge County

By Connor Gunn

Fire ban in effect for Lethbridge County

Aug 17, 2020 | 3:24 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB– Lethbridge County has issued a Fire Ban on all open fires within its municipal boundaries due to the hot, dry spell the area is enduring.

The Fire Ban excludes fires that are contained in cooking or heating appliances fueled by fluids or gasses including gas or propane-fueled fire rings, BBQs, stoves, and heaters.

All active Fire Permits have been cancelled, and no new permits will be issued until further notice.

Fines are being enforced and it is an offence to ignite or allow a fire to burn under a Fire Ban.

First offence is a $500 fine.

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Second offence is a $2,500 fine.

Third offence is a $5,000 fine.

The Fire Ban is effective as of 12:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2020.

For more information, go to www.albertafirebans.ca