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.