A fire advisory is now in effect for the Clearwater County region, according to officials with Alberta Wildfire.
Under this advisory:
· If you are planning to light a brush pile, you are required to complete a burn notification at www.crfrs.ca.
Safe burning practices are permitted:
· Safe wood campfires *
· Backyard fire pits
· Portable propane fire pits
· Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
· Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
*Safe wood campfires – should be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring. They are required to:
· be on rock, gravel, sand, or another non-combustible surface that extends at least one metre around the fire;
· have a responsible person in attendance to keep fire under control at all times and extinguish before leaving;
· have on hand enough water on site to extinguish the fire. Safe wood campfires on private lands include private land campgrounds and private land recreation areas.
Alberta Wildfire also says if you are within the Forest Protection Area: any burning without a valid fire permit though Ag & Forestry, other than a campfire, is prohibited.
Officials add you should never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
Fire advisories are now in effect for the Calgary, Edson, Fort McMurray and Rocky Mountain House forest areas due to dry conditions. Advisories limit how fire permits are issued. For more info, and to view a map of the advisory boundaries, please visit https://t.co/gfHp6K1gTo pic.twitter.com/RxewLfu4YP
— Alberta Wildfire (@AlbertaWildfire) April 9, 2024
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