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Fire ban issued by Rocky View County

The Town of Cochrane issued a fire ban Thursday, due to dry, hot conditions The Town of Cochrane issued a fire ban Thursday, due to dry, hot conditions
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Rocky View County issued a fire ban Wednesday.

The ban is effective immediately, and will last as long as conditions demand.

During a fire ban, all burning and fireworks permits are suspended. All burning is banned as well, with the following exceptions:

  • Indoor household fireplaces
  • Camp stoves (properly attended)
  • Barbecues (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas)
  • Wood pellet grills
  • Propane/natural gas fire pit
  • Oil well flaring (registration required -- call 403-264-1022)

For information on fire bans and advisories in other areas of the province, visit AlbertaFireBans.ca.

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