By Red Deer County

No new permits issued until further notice

Fire restrictions remain in place in Red Deer County

May 15, 2020 | 1:37 PM

Red Deer County Fire Services would like to remind the public that a restricted fire order is in effect for all of Red Deer County.

Windy conditions and a lack of rain have created dry conditions, which can lead to a fire growing out of control.

The County requires that:

– All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission or under permit of the County, be extinguished immediately. This includes all residential burn barrels.

– The ignition of any outdoor fires within the boundaries of Red Deer County are hereby prohibited.

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– No new fire permits will be issued until further notice.

This ban DOES NOT apply to:

– Fires, which are contained within cooking and heating appliances and which are fueled by fluids, gases, or wood pellets.

– Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes.

– Safe acceptable residential fire pits.

– Gas/Propane fueled fire pits/stoves/barbecues.

Any person violating conditions of this ban may be held liable for any damages and/or costs associated with extinguishing the fire and full prosecution with penalties, in accordance with Red Deer County Fire Services Bylaw 2012/14 and/or the Forest Prairie Protection Act RSA.

Red Deer County thanks residents for their cooperation.