ROCKY VIEW— A fire advisory has been issued by Rocky View County Services for the entire region.
The fire ban was issued due to dry and windy conditions in both the West and East regions of the County.
The advisory takes effect immediately— All burn and fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned.
Exceptions to the advisory include:
- 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 campfires 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)
