Todays fire rating is Fire Ban
Current Fire Rating:
Fire Ban
Effective: 0900hrs, Aug. 10, 2022 Cypress County is under a fire ban.
🔥 A fire ban is now in effect for Cypress County
Permitted burning in Cypress County is banned due to dry/hot conditions. All outstanding fire permits are suspended until further notice.
❌ The following are NOT allowed:
• Fireworks
• Incinerators
• Burning barrels
• Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal)
• Recreational campfires
• Chimeneas
• Fires in designated camping and recreational areas
✅ The following remain allowed:
• Internal household fireplaces
• Propane or natural gas-fueled appliances
• Wood pellet smokers
For more information on what types of fires are allowed see our Fire Service Levels document.
The Fire Control Order can be seen here.
Any person or persons who willfully sets an open fire or any fire not allowed under the order may be charged under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and Cypress County Bylaw 2020/05.
