Alberta issues fire ban
As thousands flee as strong winds fanned the raging wildfire into a northern Alberta town, the local administration has clamped down fire ban orders all along the province, considering the windy conditions and wild fire risks. Alberta is reeling under the wild fire issue as there are over 100 wildfires in the province of which 23 of them blazing out of control.
Alberta residents including campers are banned from using wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires including those in designated fire facilities and portable fire pits. The only exceptions to the ban are federal lands where there are no fire control agreements.
Open air burning, fires in park areas and fireworks are also prohibited though legal backyard fire pits are still allowed. City officials are urging all residents to take care using backyard fire pits, barbecues and cigarettes. Although many parts of Southern Alberta has a fire ban in place, it has not effected the weekend traffic to Banff National Park, a popular spot among campers.
Alberta residents including campers are banned from using wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires including those in designated fire facilities and portable fire pits. The only exceptions to the ban are federal lands where there are no fire control agreements.
Open air burning, fires in park areas and fireworks are also prohibited though legal backyard fire pits are still allowed. City officials are urging all residents to take care using backyard fire pits, barbecues and cigarettes. Although many parts of Southern Alberta has a fire ban in place, it has not effected the weekend traffic to Banff National Park, a popular spot among campers.
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