All open fire prohibitions lifted in the Northwest Fire Centre effective from Oct. 3 at 12 p.m., including category 2 and Category 3 [open fires].
The Category 1 [campfire] prohibition was already rescinded across the Northwest Fire Centre on Sept. 27.
Category 2 open fires consists of one or two concurrently burning piles no larger than two metres high by three metres wide; and stubble or grass burning over an area of less than 0.2 hectares in size.
Category 3 open fires are any fire larger than two metres high by three metres wide; three or more concurrently burning piles each no larger than two metres high by three metres wide; the burning of stubble or grass over an area greater than 0.2 hectares; and the burning of one or more windrows.
Anyone wishing to light a Category 3 open fire must obtain a burn registration number ahead of time by calling 1-888-797-1717. A burn registration number is not required to light a Category 2 open fire.
Reminders about Category 3 open burning:
All Category 3 open fires must comply with the Environmental Management Act and the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulations. This requires individuals to check local venting conditions prior to lighting a fire and to understand all other obligations associated with these regulations.
Residents within a local government鈥檚 jurisdiction must follow the bylaws set out by their local government. Please check with your local authorities before lighting a fire.
