PRESS RELEASE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 

May 11, 2:30 P.M., Lamont County, Alberta 

Lamont County has issued a total fire ban, effective immediately due to strong winds and dry conditions. 

The Fire Ban applies to all county residences and businesses contained within County Boundaries. 

No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including burning barrels and fireworks, nor are recreational fire pits or charcoal barbecues allowed. The use of propane appliances, such as barbecues, is permitted.  The County will NOT be issuing any Fire Permits until further notice.   

Fire permits are suspended until the ban is lifted.  Caution is urged while doing any outdoor activities that could result in ignition of surface fuels (grass/stubble, etc). 

The Fire Ban will be in effect until notification is otherwise provided.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lamont County Administration at 780.895.2233 or toll free at 1.877.895.2233.

Please click here for the latest Road Ban Notification

Please click here  for the latest Planning and Development Permit Notifications, Public Hearings, etc. 

Paper copies of the Lamont County Link, Lamont County's new community newsletter can be found in the Februrary 21st edition of the Lamont Leader. Click here for an electronic copy.

Lamont County is committed to safe burning practices. Some key facts about Lamont County's fire permit program include: 

• no burning is permitted when winds are stronger that 15 km/hr
• permit holders can be asked to extinguish fires when smoke is a nuisance for neighbours
• permit holders are responsible for the care, control and extinguishment of fires

 For more information, view Lamont County's Fire Permit Information Brochure. Lamont County's Fire Permit Policy, Policy 4121, can also be viewed online.