Several communities outside Calgary have now called for fire bans now that dry and windy conditions have made for just the right formula to spark wildfires.
A level two fire ban has been declared in Chestermere and Cochrane, meaning there is a severe fire risk in those areas.
All burning permits should be considered suspended until further notice.
Included in the ban are:
- incinerators
- burning barrels
- recreational camp fires
- chimeneas
Officials say that camp stoves, gas barbecues, and household fireplaces are still okay.
The ban comes on the heels of a number of grassfires that have broken out in recent days.
