An unseasonably dry start to December has resulted in potentially hazardous conditions in the southern third of the province and has prompted officials to issue a number of fire bans and advisories.
As of Wednesday, December 13, fire bans are in place in the following regions:
- Wheatland County – Extreme fire risk, dry/windy conditions
- City of Lethbridge (River Valley area)
- Town of Castor
Fire advisories, burning permit restrictions, have been issued for the following areas:
- Rocky View County
- MD of Foothills
- Vulcan County
- MD of Taber
- Lethbridge County
- MD of Pincher Creek
- Cypress County (effective November 20)
For updated information on fire restrictions, visit Alberta Fire Bans.