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.

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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