Fire Ban - Lamont County (April 25)

FIRE BAN Due to dry conditions Lamont County Emergency Services has issued a fire ban, effective immediately.  No open fires or burning are allowed in campgrounds or in any other area within the County, no exceptions.  ALL FIRE PERMITS ARE SUSPENDED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Propane Barbeques will be allowed for cooking purposes only. And MUST be attended to at all times while in use.

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Fire Advisory in Effect (August 22)

Due to the current weather conditions, Lamont County is moving to a Fire Advisory for all rural areas of Lamont County, including Hamlets. EFFECTIVE August 22 at NOON.

A fire advisory is a warning when fire conditions are at elevated risk. Lamont County urges residents to only burn if absolutely necessary. There are no formal restrictions in place with a fire advisory. If conditions do not improve this advisory can be upgraded to a Fire Restriction or a Fire Ban with little notice.

Wildfires can start easily from most causes especially unattended campfires, cooking fires, and improper open-air burning practices with fire permits. Wildfires may become serious and difficult to control if not successfully contained while small.

  • Existing fire permits are still valid (no permit extensions will be issued).
  • New fire permits (are discretionary) will be issued for small (4X4) yard debris piles only, dependent on several factors including wind forecast.

Allowed:

  • Safe wood campfires in approved fire pits (on private lands and in campgrounds).
  • Portable propane fire pits.
  • Gas or propane stoves and barbecues.
  • Charcoal and pellet barbeques/electric smokers.
  • Burning barrels equipped with a metal mesh screen.
  • Catalytic or infrared-style heater.
  • Approved and certified incinerators (for agricultural use).

For more information please visit albertafirebans.ca for fire up-to-date fire status or contact the Lamont County Administration Office @ 780-895-2233 ext. 236 during regular business hours.

If you see a fire of any type, report it immediately by calling 911. Please check continue to watch the Lamont County website for updates.