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By Justin Goulet

Fire restriction lifted in Lethbridge County

Feb 22, 2022 | 10:23 AM

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB – Lethbridge County has lifted its fire restriction.

Fire permits are once again being issued and are required for most burning activities. Permits are available for free and can be applied for online through Lethbridge County’s website, or on the Lethbridge County app.

Additionally, permits can be obtained at the Lethbridge County administration office (#100, 905 4 Avenue S. in Lethbridge). Fire permit holders may burn the following items:

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

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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 Spring Transfer Station)
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

Residents unsure if they require a permit can visit the Lethbridge County website or call 403-328-5525.

by Justin Goulet

Fire restriction lifted in Lethbridge County

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