Due to yesterday's rainy conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has downgraded its fire ban to a fire advisory for both west and east Rocky View County.
"This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain," stated a press release from the County this morning.
During a fire advisory, all burning and fireworks permits are still suspended and burning is banned, albeit 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 RVC's Fire Bans & Advisories webpage.
For information on fire bans and advisories in other areas of the province, visit AlbertaFireBans.ca.
"Please share this [info] with any of your neighbours who haven't signed up with the Safe & Sound system," the County states.
