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By Justin Goulet/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Fire restriction in place for Lethbridge County

Aug 20, 2021 | 4:07 PM

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB – Lethbridge County is now under a fire restriction.

The county was previously under a full fire ban, issued on June 28, however recent rainfall has reduced that to a restriction.

Under the restriction, no fire permits or fireworks permits will be issued.

Recreational campfires (campground and backyard fire pits) and acceptable incinerators that meet the specifications of the county’s Fire Permit Bylaw #1424 are allowed. You can visit the county’s website here to determine if yours meets the criteria.

Fires that are contained in cooking or heating appliances fueled by fluids or gasses (gas or propane-fueled fire rings, barbecues, stoves and heaters) are also allowed.

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The fire restriction officially came into effect as of 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 and will remain in place until further notice. The county notes it may issue a fire ban “at any time.”

Fire ban status can be checked here.