The City of Thompson’s Fire Chief Steve Molloy has temporarily suspended fire pit permits as of yesterday.This means that fires in private fire pits are not permitted within city limits at any time of day or night until permits are officially restored.

Open campfires were never allowed within city limits.

This comes as the provincial government announced fire restrictions earlier this week due to the extremely dry conditions across the province.
These restrictions include campfires being prohibited at most provincial parks and backcountry travel or travel to remote cottages requiring a travel permit.