Warmer weather prompts Newell County to issue fire restrictions

The County of Newell has issued a set of new fire restrictions.

The restriction covers family style fireworks, exploding targets, burning barrels, charcoal briquettes, sky lanterns, and incinerators.

However, for now, approved gas and propane cooking appliances, portable propane fire pits, recreational fire pits, contained campfires, and wood pellet smokers, are still allowed.

The County adds the fire restriction does not cover the City of Brooks, Town of Bassano, Village of Duchess, Village of Rosemary, provincial parks, or First Nations Reserves.