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FIRE RISK: VERY HIGH
RDES encourages extra caution due to dry conditions
Jul 11, 2024 | 2:29 PM
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Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) 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 the ongoing high temperatures and limited precipitation forecasted, the dry conditions are likely to worsen. The City of Red Deer says it 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.
