Jan. 17 update
The fire ban for the town has been lifted.
Jan. 9
Due to high winds and very little moisture in the area, Chief David Humprey of Cochrane Fire Services, has issued a fire ban for the town, effective as of 4:30 p.m. Jan. 9.All outstanding burning permits are suspended until further notice. Fire bans are defined as extreme fire danger.
The following are not permitted during the fire ban:
- Open fire permits
- Town fire pits
- Backyard fire pits
- Charcoal briquette bbq
- Chiminea
- Outdoor fireplace
- Fournos oven
Indoor fireplaces as well as propane/natural gas fire pits and barbecues are still permitted.
The Fire Ban will be in effect until the Fire Chief’s office deems appropriate to downgrade the advisory.
For further information regarding this Fire Ban, please contact the administrative offices at 403-851-2540 or visit www.cochrane.ca or www.albertafirebans.ca
