Due to improving conditions, Rocky View County Fire Services has downgraded its fire ban to a fire advisory for East and West Rocky View County. This advisory represents a moderate fire risk and will remain in effect as long as conditions remain.

During a fire advisory, all burning and fireworks permits are suspended, and burning is banned, with the following exceptions:

  • Indoor household fireplaces
  • Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
  • Burning barrels
  • Camp stoves (properly attended)
  • Barbecues (charcoal briquettes, propane, or natural gas)
  • Wood pellet grills
  • Propane/natural gas fire pit
  • Recreational campfires in an approved burn pit
  • Chimeneas
  • Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas
  • Oil well flaring (must register with central fire dispatch at 403-264-1022)

For details on specific fire restrictions during an advisory, visit our Fire Bans & Advisories webpage.

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

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