By Troy Gillard

effective immediately

Red Deer issues city-wide fire ban

May 30, 2019 | 4:38 PM

Effective immediately, The City of Red Deer has issued a full city-wide fire ban in light of dry conditions and poor air quality.

Officials say the ban is being put in place in a bid to reduce health concerns and to help prevent fires in the city.

Not allowed are open fires using charcoal, briquettes or wood, or any source of open flame (i.e. Tiki Torches).

All existing fire permits are suspended.

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Fires that are allowed include certified portable gas fire pits, certified gas stoves or barbeques designed for cooking, certified cooking appliances utilizing charcoal, briquettes or wood pellets on residential property.

Red Deer Emergency Services encourages residents to take extra caution to prevent fires. Proper disposal of smoking materials is very important as many fires are started by cigarettes that have been thrown out of a window or discarded in plants.

Any person contravening the fire ban will be subject to a $210 fine and applicable response fees.

This ban will remain in effect until conditions change, and further notice is given. Updates are available at www.reddeer.ca/firebans.

For more information on fire bans across the province, visit https://albertafirebans.ca/

(The City of Red Deer)