This release was issued under a previous government.
Effective 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, restrictions will apply to various types of burning activities in the region.
The fire restrictions include the area from the northern boundary of Waterton Lakes National Park to the northern boundary of the Municipal District of Ranchlands, extending east from the Alberta-BC border to the forested area east of Highway 22.
Restrictions and prohibitions include:
Fire Restrictions
- Safe wood campfires are allowed in fire rings in campgrounds only.
- No open fires are allowed in backcountry or random camping areas.
- Current fire permits may be suspended or cancelled and new fire permits may not be issued.
Allowed in campgrounds
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings
- portable propane fire pits
- gas or propane stoves
- barbeques (not charcoal briquettes) designed for cooking or heating
Allowed in backcountry and random camping areas
- Portable propane fire pits
- gas or propane stoves
- barbeques (not charcoal briquettes) designed for cooking or heating
- catalytic or infrared-style heaters
Prohibited or restricted activities
- Wood campfires in backcountry or random camping areas
- charcoal briquettes
- turkey fryers
- tiki torches
Up-to-date information on closure orders and fire bans is available by calling 1-866-FYI-FIRE (1-866-394-3473)