A fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County has been issued effective immediately due to conditions.
Rocky View County Fire Services say the risk is moderate, and fire advisory will remain as long as current conditions remain.
All burning and firework permits are suspended, and burning is banned with the following exceptions:
• Indoor household fireplaces
• Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
• Burning barrels
• Camp stoves (properly attended)
• Barbecues (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas)
• Wood pellet grills
• Propane/natural gas fire pit
• Recreational campfires in an approved burn pit
• Chimeneas
• Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
• Oil well flaring (must register with central fire dispatch at 403-264-1022)
For information on fire bans and advisories in other areas of the province, visit AlbertaFireBans.ca.
For more information regarding County fire bans or advisories, visit their Fire Bans & Advisories webpage.
