By Erika Chorostil

Extremely dry conditions

Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services issue partial fire ban for community

Apr 7, 2021 | 12:13 PM

Due to extremely dry weather conditions, Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services has issued a Partial Fire Ban for the area of Brazeau County and the Town of Drayton Valley, effective April 7.

A partial fire ban occurs when the fire hazard in the area is high to very high.

Wildfires can start easily from most causes especially unattended campfires or cooking fires. Wildfires may become serious and difficult to control if not successfully contained while small.

Under the Partial Fire Ban, no new fire permits will be issued. Existing permits are still valid but permit extensions will not be issued.

Outdoor burning is only permitted in approved fire pits or approved burning appliances.

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The following is allowed:

• Safe wood campfires in approved fire pits
• Portable propane fire pits
• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
• Charcoal and pellet barbeques
• Catalytic or infrared-style heater
• Approved and certified incinerators (for agricultural use)

For more information please visit www.albertafirebans.ca for up-to-date fire status or contact the Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services at 780-514-2216 during regular business hours.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-Fire or 911.

The Partial Fire Ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.