After lifting the Off-Highway Vehicle restriction in May, Clearwater County is still remaining in a fire restriction.

Under this restriction:

•  Existing fire permits are suspended;
•  All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer;
•  Wood campfires in backcountry or random camping areas are prohibited; and
•  Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed.

Prohibited:

• Wood campfires in backcountry or random camping areas;
• Fireworks and exploding targets.

Allowed:

• Safe wood campfires within fire rings in public and private campgrounds
• Backyard fire pits on private land
• Charcoal briquette barbeques
• Gas and liquid powered appliances (stoves, lanterns, fire rings)
• Open flame oil devices (turkey deep fryers, tiki torches)
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
• Indoor wood fires

County officials remind you to never leave a campfire unattended.

Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Visit albertafirebans.ca for a detailed map and updates. You can also stay up to date with the Alberta Fire Bans mobile application.