A fire advisory is back in effect in Rocky View County, prompting officials to suspend all burning and fireworks permits and implement a temporary ban on open burning.
The advisory means no new burning is allowed, with several exceptions including indoor household fireplaces, incinerators used on farms and acreages, burning barrels, camp stoves, barbecues using charcoal, propane or natural gas, wood pellet grills, propane or natural gas fire pits, chimeneas, and recreational campfires in approved burn pits.
Fires are also permitted if they are contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas.
Oil well flaring is allowed but must be registered with central fire dispatch at 403-264-1022.
Residents are encouraged to visit the Fire Bans & Advisories webpage on the Rocky View County website for detailed information. For updates on fire bans across Alberta, visit AlbertaFireBans.ca.
To stay informed during emergencies, residents can update their contact details through the Safe & Sound alert system at www.rockyview.ca/safe or by calling 403-230-1401.