Crowsnest Pass fire ban downgraded to a fire advisory

A fire advisory means that people in the Forest Protection Area and the Crowsnest Pass can safely enjoy the use of a firepit in their backyard, charcoal briquettes on a barbecue, or a safe campfire.

The following is permitted with a fire advisory in effect:

– safe wood campfires on public land, private land or in provincial campgrounds as long as they are inside an engineered campfire ring
– backyard fire pits
– charcoal briquette barbecues
– use of propane, natural gas or powered appliance
– catalytic or infrared-style heaters
– safe burning with a permit
– recreational off-highway vehicle use

The following is not allowed with a fire advisory in effect:

– burning (excluding campfires) without a permit
– fireworks or exploding targets without the written permission of a forest officer
– fireworks in the Crowsnest Pass without a Municipal permit
– unattended or unsafe campfires

“Restrictions can be phased back in as necessary to address wildfire risk area-by-area, allowing Albertans the freedom to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. We will re-evaluate daily,” read the notice from the Municipality.

“We expect the fire advisory to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires in Alberta, while allowing Albertans to enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible.”

by Justin Goulet

Crowsnest Pass fire ban downgraded to a fire advisory

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