Fire Danger Rating

When No Restrictions are in place, the following uses are allowed year-round: 

• public recreational fire pits (Mitford Park, Riverfront Park, Cochrane Ranche)
• backyard fire pit (wood burning - contained within a recommended receptacle (PDF)
• propane or natural gas fire pit or fireplace
• indoor and outdoor household fireplace or stove (wood burning)
• barbeque (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas)
• chiminea
• wood-fired cooking oven
• wood pellet or chip stoves and smokers

When a Fire Advisory is in place, the following uses are allowed:

• public recreational fire pits (Mitford Park, Riverfront Park, Cochrane Ranche)
• backyard wood burning fire pit within a recommended receptacle  (Fire pit safety brochure (PDF))
• propane or natural gas fire pit or fireplace
• indoor and outdoor household fireplace or stove (wood burning)
• barbeque (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas)
• chiminea
• wood-fired cooking oven
• wood pellet or chip stoves and smokers

Always have a method to quickly extinguish a fire: bucket of water, garden hose or fire extinguisher.

When a Fire Restriction is in place, the following uses are allowed:

• propane or natural gas fire pit or fireplace
• propane or natural gas barbeque
• indoor and outdoor household fireplace or stove (wood burning)
• chiminea
• wood-fired cooking oven
• wood pellet or chip stoves and smokers

The following uses are prohibited:

• public recreational fire pits (Mitford Park, Riverfront Park, Cochrane Ranche)
• backyard wood burning fire pit within a recommended receptacle  (Fire pit safety brochure (PDF))
• barbeque (charcoal briquette)

Fire hazard conditions are at a level where wild land fires can start and grow quickly. We recommend soaking the area around your fire area with water.

When a Fire Ban is in place, the following uses are allowed: 

• propane or natural gas fire pit or fireplace
• propane or natural gas barbeque
• indoor household fireplace or stove (wood burning)

The following uses are prohibited: 

• open fire permits
• public recreational fire pits
• backyard fire pits
• outdoor fireplace
• chiminea
• wood-fired cooking oven