Fire advisory issued for east and west Rocky View County

A fire advisory has been issued for both east and west Rocky View County as officials warn of elevated fire risk.

A fire advisory is in place for east and west Rocky View County.

Rocky View County Fire Services issued the fire advisory on Monday.

It went into effect at noon.

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“This advisory represents an extreme fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain,” said a news release. During a fire advisory, all burning and fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned, with the following exceptions:

• 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 and
• Oil well flaring (must register with central fire dispatch at 403-264-1022).

Officials warn a complete fire ban could be imposed at any time.

For the latest information on fire advisories and bans, you can visit AlbertaFireBans.ca.