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CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
The green'll fool you: Lethbridge County declares fire ban despite recent rain
Lethbridge County has declared a fire ban, as officials say that despite the recent rain, the fire risk remains high. Lethbridge County has declared a fire ban. The county says despite recent rain, the fire risk remains high. The ban includes campfires, burning barrels, charcoal briquette barbeques and any other open burning. Fire officials are warning residents not to be deceived by how green it is outside. This most recent hot stretch has dried up any moisture from recent rain. Windy conditions have also driven up the chance of a grass fire spreading quickly. 'We've gone from an advisory to a fire ban. And the reason is, for obvious reasons, the temperatures are rising,' said Heath Wright, Lethbridge County emergency services director. 'We've had some windy conditions lately, and overnight, actually, from the province, we've just realized that we've gone from 20 out of control wildfires to 25, which is quite alarming for fire officials across the province.' Lethbridge County has declared a fire ban, as officials say that despite the recent rain, the fire risk remains high. Lethbridge County has declared a fire ban, as officials say that despite the recent rain, the fire risk remains high. Gas and propane heaters, stoves, barbeques and firepits and still allowed. Wood pellet grills are also permitted.
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Disaster response plan agreed on by Lethbridge County and several nearby municipalities
Lethbridge County and surrounding municipalities have agreed on a new disaster response plan to allow for a co-ordinated response in the region. Lethbridge County and surrounding municipalities have agreed on a new disaster response plan. The new plan will allow for a co-ordinated response to disasters in the region. The regional emergency management plans include the county, Coalhurst, Nobleford, Picture Butte and Barons. Some disasters that might call for a group response include grass fires, floods and train derailments. Historically, the neighbouring municipalities have worked together on disaster response. But the new agreement formalizes this relationship and provides a framework for responses. 'It's just a really great opportunity for us to work with our partners. We're stronger, more resilient together,' said Breea Tamminga, Lethbridge County emergency management co-ordinator. 'It also expands our resources that we can tap into in the event of an emergency or disaster.' Lethbridge County and surrounding municipalities have agreed on a new disaster response plan to allow for a co-ordinated response in the region. Lethbridge County and surrounding municipalities have agreed on a new disaster response plan to allow for a co-ordinated response in the region. Smaller, everyday emergencies will still be handled by each community fire and emergency services.
