Fire bans may be implemented by the province, or your local municipality. Whichever agency initiated the ban would be responsible for enforcement.

Restrictions may include a complete ban on having any kind of fire, or burning, or may just restrict the hours and the type of burning that can occur. Details would be included in the ban.

Fire bans are implemented when the risk of a fire or fire spreading is high. Hot, dry conditions mean a small fire could quickly escalate into something that causes massive damage and the bans are designed to limit the risk of accidental fires.

When the risk level lowers to the point where officials feel it is safe to allow fires again.

Most municipalities list current fire bans on their websites, as well as posting signs at high traffic areas within the community. You can call your local municipality, or check online. The province posts information when it is notified, but it's important to check with your local municipality in case conditions have changed. Visit the municipal burning restrictions page for more information; https://www.gov.mb.ca/wildfire/burn_conditions.html

And the province restriction page; https://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation_fire/Restrictions/index.html