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
Effective Tuesday, August 5, the Fire Advisory in Lethbridge County has been lifted due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures.
Always use caution with fire-related activities, regardless of weather conditions, and apply for a burn permit before conducting open burns. They are free of charge and can be applied for online or in-person at the Lethbridge administration office (#100, 905 4 Avenue S.).
Burn permit holders may burn the following items:
- Paper products
- Untreated wood (wood or wood products that do not contain preservatives)
- Yard waste (grass/tree clippings, leaves, branches, fallen trees, brush, weeds, etc.)
- Straw and stubble
These items cannot be burned at any time, even with a burn permit:
- Wood or wood products that contain preservatives
- Plastic (including silage plastic, grain bags, and baler twine)
- Rubber (including tires)
- Animal manure or cadavers
- Waste material from construction sites (only untreated wood is permitted)
- Pathological waste
- Containers that have held chemicals or pesticides
- Oil
If you are unsure if you require a permit, visit our website or call 403.328.5525. Before burning, always check our website to ensure there are no restrictions in place.
The County continually monitors weather conditions and other data to determine when burning restrictions are needed. A Fire Restriction or Ban may be issued if conditions change. Stay up to date on the Fire Status by visiting our website, following the County on social media or signing up for the County Insider, our e-newsletter.