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Alberta Advisory Council 2017

All fire advisories within the borders of the MD #133 of Spirit River have been withdrawn.

Due to warm dry conditions and forecasted winds, areas of exposed cured fuels pose a significant wildfire risk. As a result, a Fire Advisory is now in effect for the areas within the MD #133 of Spirit River, effective immediately. Please exercise caution when conducting activities in dry cured fuels. Open burning of heavy fuels is not recommended at this time. Please postpone any non-essential burning. Safe Campfires are allowed. Please make sure your campfire is completely extinguished when you leave it (Soak It, Stir It, Soak It Again). Clear debris from hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle (Knock It Off). The Advisory will remain in place until conditions improve. If the fire hazard continues to increase, further restrictions may be implemented. Please contact MD Administration office (780) 864-3500, if you have any questions about this advisory.

Fire Restriction

Due to ongoing dry conditions and gusty winds, areas of exposed cured fuels pose a significant wildfire risk. The FIRE HAZARD is now very high. As a result, fire restrictions are now in effect within the borders of the MD #133 of Spirit River. Effective immediately.

Open burning of heavy fuels is not allowed in the MD #133 of Spirit River at this time.

Please exercise caution when conducting activities in dry cured fuels.

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Fire Restriction:

Due to ongoing dry conditions and gusty winds, areas of exposed cured fuels pose a significant wildfire risk. The Fire Hazard is also now Very High. As a result, Fire Restrictions are now in effect for The MD #133 of Spirit River. Effective immediately.

Open burning of heavy fuels is not allowed in the MD #133 of Spirit River at this time.

Please exercise caution when conducting activities in dry cured fuels.

Safe campfires are allowed in fire pits in campgrounds or in residential fire pits. No campfires (or other open fires) or charcoal briquettes are allowed in back country or random camping areas. Gas or propane stoves / barbeques and portable propane fire pits are allowed.

Please make sure your campfire is completely extinguished when you leave it (Soak It, Stir It, Soak It Again).

Clear debris from hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle (Knock It Off).

The Fire Restrictions will remain in place until conditions improve.

If the fire hazard continues to worsen, a complete fire ban will be issued.

Please contact the MD Administrative office (780) 864-3500, if you have any questions about these restrictions.

Effective Date:  August 17, 2017

Due to continued warm temperatures and increased wind speeds a Fire Advisory is in place for the MD 133 of Spirit River including the town of Spirit River and Rycroft.

• Under these conditions light fuels will ignite easily and a fire can spread quickly. Use extreme caution if you are burning and ensure a water source is nearby.
• Small safe campfires are allowed. Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.
• The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

For more information please visit albertafirebans.ca or call 780-864-3500

-Issued by Fire Chief Brian Kroes