Fire Restriction in effect for Red Deer County

As of 2 p.m. today, a restricted fire order is in effect for all of Red Deer County.

The County requires that:

• All outdoor fires presently burning within Red Deer County whether set with permission or under permit of the County, will remain valid for the duration of the permit
• The ignition of all new outdoor fires within the boundaries of Red Deer County are hereby prohibited
• No new fire permits will be issued.

This ban DOES NOT apply to:

• Fires, which are contained within cooking and heating appliances, and which are fueled by fluids, gases, or wood pellets
• Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes.
• Safe acceptable residential fire pits and enclosed incinerators
• Approved Gas/Propane fueled fire pits/stoves/ barbecues
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters.

For updates on current conditions, please visit: https://www.albertafirebans.ca/

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