Residents of Yorkton, Saskatchewan can once again light up their outdoor fire pits, as the city has lifted its fire ban. The alert that was prominently displayed on the City of Yorkton website has been removed, with the official Fire Ban Status page now confirming there is no fire ban in effect as of May 31, 2026.
The fire ban was originally put in place on May 13, 2026, and it prohibited the use of all outdoor fire pits within city limits. It also banned tiki torches, fireworks, firecrackers, sky lanterns, burning barrels, and burning cages. Barbecues powered by natural gas, propane, or briquettes remained allowed during the ban.
The city has not issued a formal announcement about the ban being lifted. According to Yorkton’s fire ban policy, restrictions are based on current weather conditions and the potential risks involved, and the timing of ban removals is not explained in public notices. Residents are advised to check the city website or contact Fire Protective Services for the most current status before lighting a fire.
While the city’s ban was lifted at the end of May, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued a separate provincial fire ban for a large portion of the province on May 26, 2026, due to extreme fire risk. That provincial ban remains in place for many areas, highlighting the continued dry conditions across Saskatchewan.
