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Fire Ban
Todays fire rating is Moderate
Current Fire Rating:Moderate
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.
