3 charged after setting off fireworks during fire ban in Fort Chipewyan
A fire ban is in place across most of Alberta. (Peter Akman / CTV News)
Three Fort Chipewyan, Alta., residents were charged after setting off fireworks during a fire ban.
RCMP received multiple reports of fireworks being set off within the community on June 1.
'Residents expressed serious concerns with the dry conditions and a high risk of wildfires,' said a statement from Fort Chipewyan RCMP.
An out-of-control wildfire is burning about 50 kilometres north of the community.
Following an investigation, the culprits were issued Provincial Violation Notices for discharging fireworks in a forest protection area without the permission of a forest officer.
The three individuals were fined $600 each.
Most of the province is under some form of fire ban as warm, dry and windy conditions are favourable to wildfires.
During a fire ban, all outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public and private land, designated firepits and backyard firepits are prohibited.
Barbecue charcoal briquettes, fireworks and exploding targets are also banned.
There are currently 61 active wildfires burning in Alberta.
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