Due to existing dry conditions the Town of Drumheller, in its capacity as Local Fire Authority, is issuing a fire advisory. This advisory represents a Moderate Fire Risk with respect to open air fires.
Open air fires include fires for the burning of weeds, grass, leaves; fires related to recreational uses in non-approved containers; and the burning of coal, straw and/or other materials. This fire advisory allows the use of barbecues, recreational/residential camp fires compliant with Bylaw 06.19 and fires in designated camping and recreational areas. Permitted as well are fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and stationary barbecues that burn combustible materials compliant with Bylaw 06.19.
Natural gas and propane barbecues are not affected by this fire advisory.
This fire advisory takes effect Tuesday August 18 at 12:00 hrs. This fire advisory is for all properties contained within the Municipal Boundaries of the Town of Drumheller.
