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Warm dry conditions in forecast

Fire advisory issued for Drayton Valley and part of Brazeau County

Apr 28, 2020 | 12:48 PM

Due to the recent warm, dry temperature conditions, a Fire Advisory has been issued for the Town of Drayton Valley and for the area of Brazeau County that is not under Alberta’s Forest Protection Area or Crown Land.

The advisory is in place starting April 28 until conditions improve.

Outdoor burning is permitted only with a fire permit or in an approved fire pit or burning appliance.

The following fires are still permitted:
– Outdoor burning is permitted with an approved fire permit.
– Indoor/Outdoor household fireplaces
– Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
– Burn barrel (steel/metal drum no larger than 45 gallons-
for Agriculture lands)
– Solid Fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
– Bylaw compliant backyard and camping fires
– Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances
in designed camping and recreational areas
– Portable propane fire pits and appliances