The fire ban imposed last week throughout Mountain View County remains in effect for the time being, but the Town of Sundre has lifted its fire ban as of earlier today.
Chris Albert, Sundre’s director of corporate services, told the Albertan the municipality had removed its fire ban as of approximately 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17.
Chris Atchison, director of legislative services with Mountain View County, said Tuesday that the county’s fire ban remains in place.
“We will likely wait until later in the week to see what the current status is,” Atchison told the Albertan.
“Although we have received rain in some locations, it has been fairly localized.”
In a statement dated June 16, the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area said the danger of wildfire was low.
“Wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains low due to cooler temperatures and recent rain showers, which have added moisture to the vegetation and reduced the overall risk,” reads part of the statement.
“However, wildfires can still start, especially in dry areas or during windy conditions; it’s important to continue using caution with outdoor fires and do your part to prevent wildfires.”
A fire ban also remains in effect for portions of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area located within Mountain View County and the Municipal District of Bighorn.
Under this fire ban, all outdoor wood fires are prohibited and existing fire permits are suspended.
The following is prohibited:
• All outdoor wood fires including wood campfires on public and private land as well as designated firepits and backyard firepits;
• Barbecue charcoal briquettes; and,
• Fireworks and exploding targets.
Permissible are:
• Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances;
• Indoor wood fires; and,
• Open flame oil devices.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for a details and a map of the impacted areas.
