A fire advisory has been declared for East/West Rockyview County.
This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect if conditions remain.
During this fire advisory, all burning and fireworks 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 more information, visit albertafirebans.ca.
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