Partial Fire Ban in Effect in Edmonton

September 25, 2009

The City of Edmonton’s fire marshal is issuing a city-wide partial fire ban due to extremely dry and windy conditions.

“Dry weather conditions mean there is a heightened risk for uncontrolled fires,” said Ron Jeske, fire marshal with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. “This ban is a preventive measure to help reduce the risk of fire and keep Edmontonians safe.”

As a result of the partial fire ban, the following is prohibited:

  • Any fires in park areas using charcoals, briquettes or wood. 
  • Open air burning, including those with existing permits.

This ban does not include:

  • Legal back yard fire pits

All citizens should be extremely cautious when using back yard fire pits, barbeques and other sources of ignition including smoking material.

Any contravention of this ban may result in fines being assessed to recoup costs associated with dispatching Fire Rescue Services to fight the fire.

This ban will remain in effect until conditions change

For more information:

John Muir

Title Communications, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, Community Services
Telephone

780-496-8216

780-619-6362 (cell)
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