Yellowknife Fire Ban Lifted

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
This sculpture, created in 2009 by Yellowknife artist Francois Thibault depicts three drum dancers. It is located at the edge of Frame Lake in front of Yellowknife's City Hall.

Effective immediately, the mandatory local fire ban on open-air fires, which was issued on Friday, July 19, 2024, has been lifted due to recent precipitation and cooler temperatures. A local fire ban may be reinstated if fire danger conditions become extreme and necessitate a ban.

Please practice fire safety at all times, burn responsibly, and ensure your fire is cold before leaving your site. All fires must be in an approved fire pit and require a burn permit. Visit the City’s website for more information on local burn permits. Up to date information on local fire bans can be found online.

Before having a fire, remember:

  • Fires must be always supervised and completely extinguished (soaked with water, stirred, and soaked again until cold) before leaving;
  • Do not have a fire if there are substantial winds or a fire ban is in effect; and
  • Burning yard waste requires a separate permit.