Fire advisory issued for Rocky View County

Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a fire advisory for the entire county.

The advisory was issued on Thursday (Aug. 28) due to the dry and hot conditions in the area.

"This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain," wrote the county on social media.

All burning and fireworks permits are suspended. However, there are a few exceptions, including: 

• Indoor household fireplaces
• Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
• Burning barrels
• Camp stoves
• 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

You can stay updated on fire advisories, restrictions, and bans in the area on the Alberta Fire Bans website.