Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, officials with the Drayton Valley Brazeau County Fire Services have downgraded the Fire Restriction that had been in place for both the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County to a Fire Advisory.
As of 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, officials say outdoor burning is once again permitted only with a fire permit or in an approved fire pit or burning appliance. Officials also say the following fires are now permitted:
- Outdoor burning is permitted with an approved fire permit.
- Internal household fire places
- Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
- Burn barrel (steel/metal drum no larger than 45 gallons- for Agriculture lands)
- Solid Fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
- Bylaw compliant backyard and camping fires
- Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designed camping and recreational areas
- Portable propane fire pits and appliances
Officials with Alberta Fire Bans say this advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve or further escalation is required.
More information is available on the Alberta Fire Bans website.
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