# Is there a fire ban in Medicine Hat, Alberta today?

**No.** No fire ban.

- Checked: 2026-10-12T09:31:42.325Z
- Source: Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta) (https://www.albertafirebans.ca/)
- Nearby municipalities with a ban: none
- JSON: https://burnbantoday.com/api/v1/alberta/medicine-hat.json
- Page: https://burnbantoday.com/alberta/medicine-hat/

## Is there a fire ban in Medicine Hat today?

No. Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta) lists Medicine Hat as “No fire ban”. Status checked Oct 12, 3:31 AM MDT.

## Can I have a campfire or burn brush in Medicine Hat?

No fire ban is reported, but local bylaws still apply: many municipalities need a fire permit for brush or open burning, and fire pits must meet size and distance rules. Never leave a fire unattended.

## Who issues fire bans in Alberta?

Municipalities issue fire bans, restrictions and advisories inside their boundaries; Alberta Wildfire issues them for the Forest Protection Area, and Parks Canada for national parks. All are published on albertafirebans.ca.

## Where does this information come from?

From Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta), checked every hour on Burn Ban Today. Confirm with Medicine Hat or your local fire department before burning.

Always confirm with Medicine Hat officials or your local fire department before burning.