Fire restriction in place for Lethbridge County

A fire restriction has been established for Lethbridge County.

Effective 9:00 a.m. Nov. 9, all active burn and fireworks permits are now cancelled, and no new permits will be issued in response to sustained warm temperatures, highwinds and a lack of moisture,

Fire activities still allowed include:

• Recreational campfires in approved fire pits
• Burn barrels and incinerators with spark arrestors
• Charcoal briquette barbecues and wood pellet grills
• CSA/ULC-approved gas or propane stoves, heaters, and firepits