Fire Advisory Issued For East & West Rocky View County
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Due to current conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a FIRE ADVISORY for all of Rocky View County, effective immediately. This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain.
During a FIRE ADVISORY, all burning & fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned, with the following exceptions:
- Indoor household fire places
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Burning barrels
- Camp stoves
- Barbecues (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas)
- Wood pellet grills
- Propane/natural gas fire pit
- Recreational camp fires in approved burn pit
- Chimeneas
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
- Oil well flaring (must register with central fire dispatch at 403-264-1022)
For further information or media inquiries, please call 403-230-1401.
Visit www.rockyview.ca/fireban for details on specific fire restrictions and exceptions during a fire advisory.
Go to AlbertaFireBans.ca for information on fire bans and advisories in other areas of the province.
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