Lethbridge County joins City in declaring Fire Ban as hot, dry weather continues

With continued dry weather and temperatures forecast into the mid 30’s, Lethbridge County has decided to elevate its Fire Restriction to a Fire Ban. 

As of 8:00 Thursday morning, recreational campfires, burn barrels and incinerators, charcoal briquette barbecues, and burns pits and piles, that might be used for such things as yard waste, are now prohibited.

Still permitted are gas or propane heaters, stoves and barbecues that are CSA approved or ULC certified, wood pellet grills, and gas or propane firepits or rings that are CSA approved or ULC certified. 

For a list of updated advisories, restrictions, and bans from across the province, you can go to: AlbertaFireBans.ca.