Fire Ban Declared July 23, 2024
A FIRE BAN has been declared in Wheatland County.
Effective: July 23, 2024
This ban represents an extreme fire risk. Permit burning in the County is banned. All outstanding permits are suspended until further notice.
This ban prohibits:
- Fire Permits
- Fireworks Permits
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Recreational camp fires (approved burn pit 24” in diameter or less)
- Regulated burning barrels
- Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
The exemptions to this fire ban are listed as follows:
- Catalytic of infrared-style heaters
- Internal household fire places
- Gas or propane stoves and barbecues that are CSA approved or UL certified
- 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!