Officials with the Town of Rocky Mountain House say it has implemented a fire restriction for the community.
Town officials add the restriction was put into place in response to hot and dry conditions with minimal precipitation in the forecast.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires are now banned on public lands
- Outdoor wood / brush fires on private lands within the town of Rocky Mountain House
- The use of fireworks and exploding targets are also prohibited
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires are allowed on private lands, including backyard fire pits
- Charcoal briquette barbeques
- Gas and liquid-powered appliances (e.g. stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings)
- Open flames oil devices (turkey deep fryers and tiki torches)
- Indoor wood fires (such as inside a facility, building, tent, or RV)
- Cooking, warming and lighting devices- all devices must be CSA approved and used per the manufacturer’s standards
The Town adds the list of prohibitions and allowables are the same as Clearwater County’s previously announced restrictions, so residents in the region are subject to the same rules.
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