Fire Ban - Lamont County (April 25)

FIRE BAN Due to dry conditions Lamont County Council 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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Issuing of Fire Permits to Cease Immediately

Please be advised, the issuing of fire permits will cease immediately.

The end date, normally March 31, 2016 will not apply; that date has been moved to today February 19th, 2016. Fire advisory notices will be placed on our phone line, Alberta fire site and in the media.

Further developments may include a full fire ban as surveys have concluded the fire danger is rising and soil moisture is extremely low.