It was announced last week that the fire ban in the City of Thompson had been lifted.

However, on City Beat yesterday, Mayor Colleen Smook provided some clarification on the ban.

“And the fireban, to be clear, isn’t totally lifted. It’s lifted from 8pm at night to 8 in the morning. You still can’t have fires during the day from 8am to 8pm because that’s when it’s dry and the winds are up. Just to be very clear, it’s still a partial fire ban on.”

And for those using fire pits or other similar units in their backyards, inspections and permits are still required.

Inspections and permits can be obtained through Thompson Fire and Emergency Services.