Effective immediately, the fire ban for the city of Red Deer is rescinded. Residents are asked to continue to follow fire guidelines, and to safely dispose of smoking materials.
For information on fire bans across the province, visit https://albertafirebans.ca/.
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Background
Effective immediately, The City of Red Deer has issued a city-wide fire ban due to dry conditions and high temperatures. A fire ban is initiated when conditions become extreme, as per the Alberta Climate Information Services.
The following fires are not allowed within city limits, including public parks and private property:
- Fires using charcoal, briquettes or wood.
- Any open flame, including outdoor fires, torches, displays, and open burns.
All existing fire permits are suspended.
The following fires are allowed:
- CSA-approved or ULC-certified natural gas, propane or electric barbeques or smokers designed for cooking.
- Gas fire pits and electric catalytic infrared-style heaters are permitted if used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and meet the required clearance to combustibles.
- Pellet grills and smokers with an on/off switch that controls the fuel source are permitted if used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and meet the required clearance to combustibles.
Red Deer Emergency Services encourages residents to take extra caution to prevent fires. Proper disposal of smoking materials is very important as many fires are started by individuals throwing smoking materials out a window or discarding them in plants.
Any person contravening the fire ban will be subject to a $210 fine and applicable response fees.
This ban will remain in effect until conditions change and further notice is provided.
For more information on fire bans across the province, visit https://albertafirebans.ca/