An unseasonably dry start to December has resulted in potentially hazardous conditions in the southern third of the province and has prompted officials to issue a number of fire bans and advisories.

As of Wednesday, December 13, fire bans are in place in the following regions:

  • Wheatland County – Extreme fire risk, dry/windy conditions
  • City of Lethbridge (River Valley area)
  • Town of Castor

Fire advisories, burning permit restrictions, have been issued for the following areas:

  • Rocky View County
  • MD of Foothills
  • Vulcan County
  • MD of Taber
  • Lethbridge County
  • MD of Pincher Creek
  • Cypress County (effective November 20)

For updated information on fire restrictions, visit Alberta Fire Bans.