Fire ban issued for City of North Battleford effective August 12

The City’s Deputy Fire Chief has issued an immediate fire ban within North Battleford city limits effective today. The current Fire Weather Index (FWI) issued by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency for the region is considered “extreme”. Maps are updated daily on the SPSA website.   

The fire ban in North Battleford means that any burning that occurs outside of an approved fire pit is considered illegal. Use of external cooking devices, like barbecues and smokers, is allowed.

Any fires or burns not in an approved fire pit should be reported immediately to the North Battleford Fire Department by calling 9-1-1. Suspicious behaviour can also be reported to the RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Community Safety Officers at 306-445-1775. Information on fire permits can be found at this link.

A Voyent Alert! has also been issued to the City of North Battleford which details the fire ban. Residents may subscribe to Voyent Alerts! to receive notifications on their mobile devices, home phones, or through email at https://www.cityofnb.ca/community-safety-support/protective-and-emergency-services/public-alerts/.     

The North Battleford Fire Department thanks the general public for its assistance in respecting this fire ban.         

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For more information:

Candace Toma, Public & Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator
306-441-0713 | publicrelations@cityofnb.ca