A fire ban is now in effect for Rocky View County.

County fire officials put the ban in place late this morning because of the severe fire risk. It will remain in effect as long as high-risk conditions continue.

That means all burn permits and fireworks permits are suspended, and all burning is banned.

Exceptions include:

  • Internal household fire places
  • Camp stoves (properly attended)
  • Propane/natural gas barbecues
  • Propane/natural gas fire pit
  • Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
  • Wood pellet grills
  • Oil well flaring (registration required -- call 403.264.1022)

Any person who ignites, fuels, supervises, maintains or permits an outdoor fire within RVC boundaries during a fire ban can be fined $1,000. Should the fire get out of control and emergency fire response is required, the person responsible for the fire can be charged the full firefighting costs.

You can find more details here.