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Local fire bans lifted

Aug 27, 2018 | 11:45 AM

AUG. 29 – With the recent rainfall, and air quality at an acceptable level, The City of Red Deer is lifting the city-wide fire ban effective immediately.

Although the fire ban is lifted, all citizens are reminded to use their fire pits safely. Burning of construction or yard waste is prohibited.

Within City parks, only designated fire pit use is permitted as per the Parks and Public Facilities Bylaw.

Emergency Services thanks everyone for their cooperation during the fire ban.

Rain and cooler temperatures of late have led Lacombe County and Red Deer County to lift their fire bans.

Lacombe County residents are also reminded to make sure all fires are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended and to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly. Caution is also urged when operating any off-road vehicles or farm equipment as hot exhaust pipe emissions pose a fire hazard.

Elsewhere throughout central Alberta, many fire bans remain in place, including in the Town of Blackfalds, City of Red Deer, County of Stettler No.6, Half Moon Bay, Jarvis Bay, Norglenwold, Rocky View County, Summer Village of Rochon Sands, Summer Village of White Sands, Sunbreaker Cove, Town of Sylvan Lake, Town of Trochu, Village of Big Valley, Village of Donalda and Village of Halkirk.

Fire Bans prohibit open fires using charcoal, briquettes or wood or any source of open flame and all fire permits suspended. Exemptions include certified portable gas fire pits, certified gas stoves, bbq’s and certified cooking appliances using charcoal, briquettes or wood pellets on residential property.

The Summer Village of Gull Lake is currently under a fire restriction.

Area communities currently under a Fire Advisory include Kneehill County and Mountain View County. Fire Advisories mean open fires, fireworks and recreational fires not contained in an acceptable fire pit are not permitted. The partial ban also means burning permits are suspended until further notice. Exceptions include acceptable burning barrels, acceptable fire pits, acceptable outdoor fireplaces, bbq’s, household fireplaces and AER flaring.

For more information, visit albertafirebans.ca.