Fire – Advisory Declared August 8, 2024
A FIRE ADVISORY has been declared in Wheatland County.
Effective: August 8, 2024
This ban represents a moderate fire risk. Permit burning in the County is banned. All outstanding permits are suspended until further notice.
This ban prohibits:
- Fire Permits
- Fireworks Permits
The exemptions to this fire ban are listed as follows:
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
- Catalytic of infrared-style heaters
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Internal household fireplaces
- Gas or propane stoves and barbeques that are CSA approved or UL certified
- Recreational campfires (approved burn pit 24” in diameter or less)
- Regulated burning barrels
- Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
- Portable propane fire pits that are CSA approved or UL certified
Our Fire Bans are applicable to only our County. Other jurisdictions and Provincial Parks will have their own regulations. Check before you burn!