NORTH BATTLEFORD — Update, May 12: The City of North Battleford has announced that the North Battleford Fire Dept. has now lifted its fire ban that was in place. The Voyent Alert notice has been cancelled as well.
Update, May 8: The City of North Battleford is reporting that North Battleford Fire Dept. has upgraded the fire ban to a complete fire ban, meaning that no outdoor burning is allowed, even in approved fire pits. Any outdoor burning within city limits should be called in immediately using 9-1-1.
Original post, May 6: Due to the extremely dry conditions currently, a fire ban has been issued effective immediately by Fire Chief Lindsay Holm of the North Battleford Fire Department (NBFB).
The ban will remain in effect until conditions improve and it is deemed safe by fire department officials.
Holm has issued an immediate fire ban within North Battleford city limits starting May 6.
The current Fire Weather Index (FWI) issued by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) 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.
The fire ban will remain in place until rescinded by officials from the fire department.
A Voyent Alert! has also been issued to the City of North Battleford, which details the fire ban.
Residents can subscribe to Voyent Alerts! to receive notifications on their mobile devices, home phones, or through email at the City of North Battleford's website.
