County Moves to FIRE RESTRICTION
FIRE RESTRICTION issued — effective effective Friday, September 19 — until further notice
The Fire Hazard Rating for Lac Ste. Anne County is EXTREME. As a result, the Fire Advisory has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION, effective 11:00 am, Friday, September 19, 2025, until further notice.
Due to the limited moisture received in most areas of Lac Ste. Anne County, the fire hazard conditions in light and medium fuels have increased and continue to rise.
This FIRE RESTRICTION PROHIBITS:
- Outdoor open burning on public lands, including backcountry or random camping areas on public or private lands
- Agricultural multi-day major burn operations
- Fireworks or exploding targets
This FIRE RESTRICTION ALLOWS:
- SAFE fires in acceptable fire pits
- Monitored burn barrels/incinerators with screens
- Pellet smokers or other enclosed outdoor wood-fired appliances
- Gas/propane stoves, fire pits, and barbeques
- Indoor wood fireplace or another designed device (incinerators, etc)
- Open flame oil devices
A SAFE fire under this restriction is a CONTINUOUSLY monitored fire of LIMITED size for cooking, warming, or recreation, burning within an ACCEPTABLY constructed fire pit or appliance, with a spark-arresting screen, no more than 1 meter in diameter and 24 inches in height, built on a non-combustible surface.
No burning of any kind for any reason with winds above 15km/hr. No burning without an acceptable extinguishing method immediately at hand. No further fire permits for any open fire under bylaw will be issued. Current permits issued may be suspended or cancelled at any time.
Report any wildfire to 9-1-1 with the exact location to assist Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Services in locating and promptly extinguishing them.
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