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Fire advisory issued for Lethbridge River Valley

May 2, 2023 | 4:17 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – As the spring weather continues to heat up, Lethbridge Fire & EMS is limiting certain types of activities in the coulees.

The fire department has issued a fire advisory for all City of Lethbridge parks in the River Valley area, effective immediately.

Recreational fires are still allowed in the provided fire pits, as are propane-fueled cooking appliances. All smoking materials must be disposed of properly.

Lethbridge Fire & EMS said in a news release, “This advisory has been put in place to inform residents of the current wildfire risks within our River Valley parks. Wildfires can threaten public safety, cause property damage, create poor air quality and result in evacuation.”

If conditions worsen, official say the fire advisory could be changed to a restriction or ban at any time.

More details on the fire advisory is on the City of Lethbridge website.

Fire restrictions have been enacted in Lethbridge County and Vulcan County.

Fire advisories are also in effect in several other areas in southern Alberta, including the Town of Fort Macleod, M.D. of Willow Creek, M.D. of Pincher Creek, Waterton Lakes National Park.

Details on fire advisories, restrictions, and bans can be found on AlbertaFireBans.ca.

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