Effective immediately, the RM of Estevan has instituted a Level 1 Fire Ban.

LEVEL 1 Fire Ban Open burning in the R.M. of Estevan is banned. This includes unsupervised burning barrels.

Exemptions to a Level 1 Fire Ban, (with a plan to extinguish a fire) are:

a. Supervised Incinerators ( for farm, acreage and hamlet use)

b. Burning barrels with screens under constant supervision

c. Solid Fuel Barbecues/Recreational Camp Fires (as per schedule A)

d. Liquid fuel barbecues (propane or natural gas )

e. Camp Stoves

f. Fireworks

The region has experienced drier than normal conditions over an extended period of time that have led to extreme conditions for dry vegetation, soil, and rates of fire spread. This ban is in effect until further notice. Any changes will be announced by radio, social media, and through municipal websites. For questions or concerns please contact the RM of Estevan or Estevan Fire Rescue.

 

For the R.M.'s of Benson and Cambria:

The fire bans applies to:
A) open fires
B) all controlled burns 
C) garbage fires, barrels, pits, etc.
D) and all fireworks

This fire ban does not apply to the City of Estevan and inside its city boundaries however extreme caution is advised when operating fire pits. It is recommended to have your garden hose or water available when they are in use.

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