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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