Due to current conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has issued a fire ban for West and East Rocky View County, effective immediately. This ban will remain in effect as long as high-risk conditions remain.

During a fire ban, all burning and fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned, 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)

Permit burning in the County is banned due to dry/windy conditions. Prohibited burning includes:

  • Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
  • Burning barrels
  • Recreational campfires
  • Any fires contained within facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
  • Chimeneas

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