Fire advisory put in place by BRFA for MD, Summer Villages, Glendon
The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority has put a Fire Advisory in effect, as of Tuesday.
This goes for the Municipal District of Bonnyville, Summer Villages of Bonnyville Beach and Pelican Narrows and Village of Glendon.
Under this advisory:
- All existing fire permits remain valid.
- No new fire permits will be issued for non-essential heavy fuel burning (windrows, machine piled brush piles etc.)
- All other fire permit requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Previous burning sites should be checked for extinguishment.
- Caution should be exercised during windy conditions.
Permitted:
- Small, safe wood campfires on private and public land, including backyard fire pits
- Charcoal briquette barbeques
- Propane/natural gas-powered appliances
- Open-flame oil devices
- Catalytic or infrared-style heaters
- Indoor wood fires
Prohibited:
- Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire
- Fireworks and exploding targets
For more information, contact the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority at 780-826-4755.
Cold Lake First Nations
FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT
Attention Residents & Visitors of English Bay The Lac La Biche Forest Area is under a Fire Advisory — and this includes English Bay, as it is located within the Forest Protection Area.
This advisory was issued by the Alberta Forrestry and Parks due to hot, dry weather and low humidity, which have increased the risk of wildfire in the region.
Current Fire Danger: HIGH
What you need to know:
• Campfires are still permitted, but must be monitored at all times
• Fires must be completely extinguished before leaving
• Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) can spark fires—please check for debris and use with caution
• Avoid any unnecessary burning or open flames
Let’s keep our land, homes, and community safe. Stay fire smart and stay alert.
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