Clearwater County will follow suit with the province of Alberta and will be rescinding the fire ban/OHV restriction as of 10:00 a.m. today (May 26).
However, Alberta Wildfire says due to the continued dry, windy conditions and resuming warming temperatures, effective at 10:00 am today, Clearwater County will be under a fire restriction.
Under this restriction:
- Existing fire permits are suspended;
- All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer;
- Wood campfires in backcountry or random camping areas are prohibited; and
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed.
Prohibited:
- Wood campfires in backcountry or random camping areas;
- Fireworks and exploding targets.
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings in public and private campgrounds
- Backyard fire pits on private land
- Charcoal briquette barbeques
- Gas and liquid powered appliances (stoves, lanterns, fire rings)
- Open flame oil devices (turkey deep fryers, tiki torches)
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
- Indoor wood fires
Officials are asking residents to 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.
The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Visit albertafirebans.ca for a detailed map and updates.
Comments