Fire Restrictions

• From fire restrictions to bans: What Albertans need to know as the temperature warms up

  As Alberta prepares for what's expected to be a busy fire season ahead, many municipalities are restricting fire activities.

  Fire

  Apr 11
  
• Will fire bans hamper your Canada Day fun? What is and isn’t allowed this year

  Restrictions on outdoor fires in place in several parts of Canada means many people will have to celebrate the national holiday without campfires and fireworks this year.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
  
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• Last of Manitoba fire bans lifted thanks to rainfall

  Recent rains have allowed the Manitoba Wildfire Service to remove all remaining restrictions for Area 4 on Wednesday. 

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
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• Smoke, wildfire restrictions continue throughout Manitoba

  As wildfires continue to blaze -- and cause smoky weather conditions -- across the province, the Manitoba Wildfire Service released its latest fire and travel restrictions Friday.

  Environment

  Aug 6, 2021
• All fire restrictions lifted in Manitoba after snowfall

  The Manitoba winter blast means all fire and travel restrictions in the southwestern part of the province have been lifted.

  Weather

  Apr 13, 2021
• ‘It’s important to be cautious right now’ says Lethbridge County officials

  The city of Lethbridge and the county have become the latest jurisdictions in southern Alberta to implement fire bans as continued warm and dry weather has raised the wildfire hazard across much of the province.

  Environment

  May 5, 2016
• Fire advisory issued for forested areas west of Calgary

  Citing persistent hot and dry conditions, officials said the advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

  Environment

  May 2, 2016
• Open burning in Okanagan to be restricted May 15

  The restrictions apply to the Kamloops Fire Centre, where crews have responded to 38 wildfire incidents covering more than 438 hectares since April 1st.

  Apr 28, 2014