MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - Citing current and forecasted dry weather conditions, Mountain View County has imposed a partial fire ban effective April 28.
The ban affects the entire county and will remain in effect until further notice.
The ban requires all outdoor fires presently burning to be extinguished. The lighting of any new outdoor fires is prohibited.
Open fires, fireworks, recreational fires not contained in an acceptable fire pit, and permit burning fires are all prohibited.
The only exceptions currently permitted are burning barrels, acceptable fire pits, acceptable outdoor fireplaces, barbeques, household fireplaces, and Alberta Energy Regulator flaring.
All current fire permits and fireworks permits are now suspended and no new fire or fireworks permits will be issued until the ban has been lifted.
