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Rocky View County issues fire advisory

Due to dry, hot and windy conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a fire advisory for both the east and west regions of the county, effective immediately.

Due to dry, hot and windy conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a fire advisory for both the east and west regions of the county, effective immediately.

"This advisory will remain in effect as long as high-risk conditions remain," stated a press release from RVC.

The advisory comes as the region experiences a severe heat wave, with temperatures forecasted to stay above 30 C during the day and between 15 and 25 C overnight, according to The Weather Network. A heat advisory issued by Environment Canada is anticipated to remain in place until at least the weekend.

During a fire advisory, all burn and fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned, with some exceptions. These include indoor household fireplaces, incinerators for farm and acreage use, burning barrels, camp stoves when properly attended to, barbecues, wood pellet grills, natural gas or propane fire pits, recreational camp fires in an approved burn pit and chimeneas.

Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas are also exempt, as is oil well flaring, as long as it is registered with central fire dispatch. This can be done by calling 403-264-1022.


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