Fire Ban

Effective July 23, 2024, a Fire Ban has been placed on Foothills County due to the current weather conditions.

Effective July 23, 2024, a Fire Ban has been placed on Foothills County due to the current weather conditions.
From the Foothills County website:

Due to the state of affairs in the province, current prolonged heat conditions, and upcoming forecasted weather, Foothills County has moved to Fire Ban status.
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A Burning Ban effects all open fires including burning barrels, campfires, and fireworks/exploding targets.  All open fires must be extinguished and any open burning and fireworks permits are canceled.
This Fire Ban:

  • SUSPENDS all fire permits issued under the authority of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act,
  • REQUIRES all outdoor fires presently burning whether set under the authority of a fire permit or not, extinguished, and
  • PROHIBITS the lighting of outdoor fires within Foothills County.

This order INCLUDES FIREWORKS/EXPLODING TARGETS, BURNING BARRELS, CAMPFIRES and any other outdoor fires that do not require fire permits.

THIS ORDER does not apply to:

  • Fires contained in industrial facilities or on industrial sites approved by the Fire Chief.
  • Internal household fireplaces, camp stoves, liquid fuel BBQ’s (propane and natural gas), propane fire pits and flame tables.

For more information, please refer to the Foothill County website.

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