To report burning during a Fire Restriction or Ban, call 403.329.1225. If you believe there is an immediate threat to public safety or property, call 911.
Learn more about how the County determines when a Fire Ban, Restriction, or Advisory should be implemented:
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Current Fire Rating:No Fire Ban
No Fire Ban
Effective immediately, the Fire Advisory in Lethbridge County has been lifted due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures.
Fires and devices allowed under the County’s Fire Bylaw:
- Controlled burns (e.g., yard waste, burn pits) – permit required
- Fireworks – permit required
- Recreational campfires (in approved fire pits)
- Burn barrels and incinerators with spark arrestors
- Charcoal briquette barbecues
- Gas/propane heaters, stoves, barbecues (CSA/ULC approved)
- Wood pellet grills
- Gas/propane firepits/rings (CSA/ULC approved)
Fire permits can once again be applied for online. Recreational campfires, burning barrels and incinerators are now allowed. Remember that only untreated wood and yard waste (leaves, branches, weeds) can legally be burned. Any other materials (ie. household garbage, rubber, plastic) can never be burned.
To determine when a change in the Fire Status is necessary, Lethbridge County uses a data-driven and evidence-based approach. We regularly review local weather forecasts, wind conditions and vegetation moisture levels, and consult with regional fire chiefs to assess potential risks. When these indicators show an increased chance of fast-spreading fires, the County issues advisories or restrictions to protect public safety and property.
Stay up to date on the Fire Status by visiting lethcounty.ca, following the County on social media or signing up for the County Insider, our e-newsletter.