Residents of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford, just outside Carberry, Manitoba, can once again have campfires and burn brush after the municipality lifted its fire ban on June 3, 2026.
The announcement was posted on the municipality’s website the same day, marking an end to restrictions that had been in place earlier this year due to dry conditions. Improved weather, including recent rainfall, helped lower the fire risk enough to allow outdoor burning again.
Even though the ban is lifted, the local fire rating remains ‘High,’ according to the municipality. That means fires can still start easily and spread quickly, so anyone lighting a fire needs to be careful. From April 1 to November 15 every year, depending on your area, you may need a burn permit from Manitoba Conservation before burning brush or having larger fires. Residents in Wards 1 and 2 must get a permit from Manitoba Conservation, while those in other areas should contact the Fire Chief. You can reach the Carberry office at 204-834-8800.
The Carberry North Cypress-Langford Fire & Rescue Department, a volunteer crew led by Fire Chief Clyde McCallum, responds to all emergencies in the area. The municipality’s outdoor fire rules are set out in By-Law 3-2021, which covers everything from campfires to larger burns.
While things are looking better locally, much of Manitoba is still under a province-wide state of emergency because of wildfires. The fire ban lift in North Cypress-Langford lines up with Saskatchewan also dropping its provincial fire ban on June 3, thanks to improved conditions across the prairies.
Residents planning any outdoor burning should double-check the current rules and make sure they have the right permits before lighting up.
