A fire advisory is in effect for all of Clearwater County, due to forecasted hot and dry weather. 

Allowed:

• Safe wood campfires*
• Backyard fire pits
• Portable propane fire pits
• Gas or propane stoves and barbecues
• Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

*Safe wood campfires - should be within a metal, brick, or rock fire ring. They are required to:

• Be on rock, gravel, sand, or another non-combustible surface that extends at least one meter around the fire;
• Have a responsible person in attendance to keep fire under control at all times and extinguish before leaving;
• Have on hand enough water on site to extinguish the fire. Safe wood campfires on private lands include private land campgrounds and private land recreation areas.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

Last year, 88% of wildfires in Alberta were human-caused.

The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.