3 days ago
Rocky View County declares fire ban
Rocky View County declared a fire ban late Friday afternoon.
In a media statement sent at 4 p.m., they said that, 'due to continued hot and dry weather conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services is upgrading the fire risk status to a fire ban for all of Rocky View County, effective immediately."
The ban will remain in effect as long as high-risk conditions remain.
During a fire ban, all burning and fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned, with some exceptions.
Indoor household fireplaces;
Camp stoves (properly attended);
Barbecues (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas);
Wood pellet grills;
Propane/natural gas fire pit; and
Oil well flaring (registration required -- call 403-264-1022)
For more information on specific restrictions, go here.
For more information on bans throughout the province, go here.
