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Fire Advisory Declared for Rocky View County

Due to current conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a FIRE Advisory for East/West, all of Rocky View County, effective immediately. This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain.

Effective Date: April 25, 2024

Time (24 Hours): 12:00

During a FIRE ADVISORY, all burning and fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned, with the following exceptions:

• Indoor household fireplaces
• Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
• Burning barrels
• Camp stoves (properly attended)
• Barbecues (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas)
• Wood pellet grills
• Propane/natural gas fire pit
• Recreational camp fires in an 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 details on specific fire restrictions during an advisory, visit our Fire Bans & Advisories webpage.

For information on fire bans and advisories in other areas of the province, visit AlbertaFireBans.ca.

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