By rdnewsNOW Staff

Until Further Notice

Fire Restriction in effect for Lacombe County

May 1, 2023 | 4:15 PM

Effective May 1, 2023, a Fire Restriction is in effect for all of Lacombe County due to expected warm temperatures and increased wind speeds.

At this time, Lacombe County has cancelled current fire permits and has suspended any fire permit requests. County officials ask that ALL fires are extinguished until conditions improve.

What IS PERMITTED during a Fire Restriction?

• Safe wood campfires *

• Bylaw compliant backyard fire pits

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• Portable propane fire pits

• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues

• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

*Safe wood campfires include those on private and public lands, including campgrounds and recreation areas. They must be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring and comply with Lacombe County’s fire bylaw.

Safe wood campfires are required to:

a) be on rock, gravel, sand, or another non-combustible surface that extends at least one metre around the fire;

b) have a responsible person in attendance to keep fires under control at all times and extinguish before leaving; and

c) have on hand enough water on site to extinguish the fire.

Please remember:

• Off-Highway Vehicles can start wildfires – frequently check to ensure hotspots are free of debris and make sure mufflers and spark arrestors are working properly.

• Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.

Lacombe County officials say burns already completed should be checked, and extra care should be used to ensure burns are completely extinguished.

This Fire Restriction may be elevated to a Fire Ban at any time and will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Please follow, www.lacombecounty.com, for the most current information.