Fire ban in effect for Calgary
Posted Aug 29, 2017 3:08 pm.
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The City of Calgary has issued a fire ban due to unseasonably hot and dry weather that has us in the middle of another heat warning.
The Calgary Fire Department says it’s been looking at moisture levels on grass and organic material and it’s been historically low throughout the city.
“Calgary Fire has been closely monitoring all conditions throughout the summer,” explained Deputy Chief Allan Ball. “Today’s fire ban reflects significant, increased risk of outdoor fires due to unseasonably dry ground conditions combined with high daytime temperatures.”
Calgarians are asked to be especially cautious in green spaces with dry grass, shrubs and dried leaves on the ground.
The fire ban includes open fires, fire pits, outdoor chimneys, solid fuel barbecues and stoves, tiki torches and fireworks and exploding targets.
Full details of what falls under the ban can be found here: calgary.ca/firebans
The ban will be in effect until further notice, when ground and weather conditions are no longer deemed a risk to health and safety.
