File photo taken outside the Lethbridge County office. A fire ban has been issued for Lethbridge County. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)
Fire ban issued for Lethbridge County
Aug 19, 2022 | 11:14 AM
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LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB – A fire ban has been issued for Lethbridge County.
The County said this is due to the recent dry, hot and windy conditions. The fire ban has been issued on all open fires within its municipal boundaries. Under the ban, all active fire permits are cancelled.
The County will not be issued any new permits until further notice. Burning of any kind is not permitted, including burning anything in a barrel, household garbage, yard debris, etc.
However, fires that are contained in cooking or heating appliances fueled by fluids or gasses (gas or propane fueled fire rings, BBQs, stoves, and heaters) are exempt from the ban.
