All fire restrictions lifted for Lacombe County

Thanks to recent precipitation, Lacombe County has lifted all fire restrictions. While this change reflects improved conditions, residents are urged to exercise caution and always prioritize fire prevention. 
 
Fire permits are still required for all outdoor burns, regardless of size, excluding fires used for cooking or warming and burning barrels. Residents are encouraged to review the conditions outlined in their fire permits and ensure they are burning responsibly. 
 
Fire permits can be requested online using the Fire Permit Request Form, by phone, or in person at the Lacombe County office. 
 
FIRE PERMIT REMINDERS 

To ensure community safety and environmental protection, Lacombe County requires fire permits for controlled burns. Unauthorized burning could lead to significant fines and charges. Landowners MUST have their permits on their person when burning and present them when asked by fire officials or Community Peace Officers.  

Here are the current Fire Permit Conditions in Lacombe County that you must adhere to: https://www.lacombecounty.com/media/1tmesr32/fire-permit-conditions.pdf.  
 
WHAT CAN BE BURNED? 

• Brush and fallen trees
• Wood or wood products not containing preservatives
• Solid waste from tree harvesting
• Straw, stubble, grass, weeds, leaves, and tree prunings
• Solid waste from post and pole operations that does not contain wood preservatives

WHAT CANNOT BE BURNED? 

• Gasoline or any other flammable liquid 
• Animal manure
• Pathological waste (waste from human health centres) 
• Wood or wood products containing wood preservatives
• Waste materials from construction sites
• Rubber, including tires
• Plastic, including baler twine and grain bags
• Oil
• Containers that held pesticides or any other chemicals
• Plastic or rubber-coated materials, including copper wire 

FIRE RESPONSE CHARGES
Property owners will be held financially responsible for fires resulting from negligence or failure to comply with permit conditions.

SAFETY REMINDERS 

Lacombe County and the Lacombe County Fire Services continue to ask the public to use caution and 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.
• Safely dispose of cigarette butts. Disposing of cigarette butts, as they can easily light dried brush and grass.
• Check previously completed burns to ensure they are fully extinguished, as these can smoulder beneath the surface and reignite if conditions deteriorate.

REGISTER FOR THE VOYENT ALERT! SYSTEM AND RECEIVE COUNTY-SPECIFIC ALERTS

Voyent Alert! is an innovative alerting system that delivers critical information on emergencies, including severe weather, changes in fire risk level changes (advisories, restrictions, bans), road disruptions, water advisories, and other important community updates. Residents, businesses and visitors can now sign up for timely, personalized notifications about fire bans, fire restrictions and fire advisories, as well as construction notifications, critical events, ensuring they stay aware and prepared for emergencies.

Learn more about this new communications tool or find out how to register at www.lacombecounty.com/alert. 

For the latest province-wide updates on fire advisories, restrictions, or bans, visit www.albertafirebans.ca or check www.lacombecounty.com for local updates.