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Caution urged due to dry spring conditions in Red Deer

Apr 25, 2024 | 10:43 AM

Red Deer Emergency Services is asking residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region.

Officials say Red Deer’s current fire danger risk is Very High, as determined by Alberta Climate Information Services.

With wind, warm temperatures and no precipitation forecasted next week, the dry conditions are likely to worsen, officials point out. The City of Red Deer will not be issuing burn permits as a result of these conditions.

Residents are asked to do their part to reduce the risk of fire:

• Never throw out cigarettes into easily combustible materials, such as vegetation, potted plants or landscaping, peat moss, dried grass mulch, leaves, or similar items. They can easily catch fire.
• Place smoking materials in deep, sturdy ashtrays,
• Never toss smoking materials on the ground, in a garbage, or in a dry, grassy area, as they can smolder undetected for days before igniting a fire.
• Ensure fire pits are properly monitored and fully extinguished.
• Learn more about proper use of fire pits by reviewing the rules and regulations in Bylaw N0. 3387/2007 The Fire Permit Bylaw

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While a fire ban is not in place at this time, Red Deerians are encouraged to monitor the fire ban status by visiting www.albertafirebans.ca. As a reminder, due to drought conditions across the province, Red Deerians are encouraged to follow voluntary outdoor water restrictions starting May 1. Learn more about what you can do to save water by visiting www.reddeer.ca/drought.

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