Fire ban in effect for Rocky Mountain House Forest Area

A Fire Ban is in effect for most of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Protection Area.

Alberta Wildfire says this is due to a very high fire hazard.

Under this ban:

• All existing fire permits are suspended (or cancelled)
• No new fire permits will be issued.

Prohibited:

• All outdoor wood fires are banned, including wood campfires on public lands, wood campfires on private land and provincial campgrounds.
• Backyard firepits.
• BBQ charcoal briquettes.
• The use of fireworks and exploding targets.

Allowed:

• Propane/natural gas-powered appliances.
• Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches)
• Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor.
• All appliances must be CSA approved and use per manufactures standards.

Alberta Wildfire notes if you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

Officials say the Fire Ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Visit albertafirebans.ca, for a complete list of fire bans, advisories and restrictions in other communities of west central Alberta and throughout the province.