In compliance with Thorhild County Emergency Services Bylaw 12-2023, Section 26, a Fire Advisory is hereby enacted for the municipality of Thorhild County until further notice.
All open fires requiring a fire permit under Bylaw 12-2023 are canceled, and no new permits will be issued. Property owners are strongly urged to inspect all previous burn sites to ensure that they are completely extinguished to mitigate any wildfire risk.
Prohibited Activities:
• All open fires necessitating a permit under Bylaw 12-2023
• Wood campfires on public lands
• Discharge of fireworks
• Use of exploding targets
Approved Activities:
• Backyard fire pits in compliance with Bylaw 12-2023, Subsection 14(b)
• Wood campfires in designated public campgrounds
• Burn barrels and incinerators adhering to Bylaw 12-2023, Subsection 14(c)
• Use of CSA-approved propane and charcoal-fueled devices
• Open flame oil devices (e.g., tiki torches, deep fryers)
• CSA-approved electrical cooking and heating devices
• Operation of off-highway vehicles on public lands equipped with spark arresters
Thorhild County strongly advises all residents to exercise extreme caution when conducting any hot work (such as gas torch operations, grinding, cutting, etc.) or driving in grassy areas. Be alert to hot exhaust and maintain vehicles in a clean condition to prevent smoldering debris from causing fires. Ensure a suitable means of extinguishment (e.g., water, fire extinguisher, fire blanket) is readily accessible.
Please note that approved activities or devices do not exempt users from fines if they inadvertently start a wildfire.
Denis Poulin
Thorhild County Fire Chief