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Province issues fire ban southwest of Calgary due to hot, dry weather - wood charcoal briquettes

by:Longzhao BBQ     2020-05-18
Province issues fire ban southwest of Calgary due to hot, dry weather  -  wood charcoal briquettes
Due to the recent hot and dry weather, the Alberta provincial government placed another area in the southern part of the province under a fire ban.
The ban is now in effect for the southern part of the Calgary Forest area, a narrow northern area
The southern land parallel to Calgary extends south to Lake Waterton National Park near the United StatesS. border.
"Continued hot and dry weather in most parts of southern Alberta poses extreme fire hazards.
That's why we take these steps to help reduce human risk.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Oneil Carlier said at a press conference.
The ban covers the southern part of the forest area, starting on Route 532 and extending south to Lake Waterton Park.
It banned all open fires, including camp fires, fireworks and explosive targets in the camp.
Read more: in half the time of the wildfire season, luckyAlberta in Alberta released a mobile app to provide information about the fire ban, saying that fire permits are no longer issued under the ban.
Gas and propane stoves, barbecues and portable propane fire pits are allowed.
The press release says anyone who violates the province's ban could face a fine of $287 and be responsible for the cost of the fire fighting. Calgary-
According to wildfire information officer Matthew Anderson, fireworks and blast targets are the main reason for the start of potential wildfires in southern Alberta.
He explained that the target of the explosion was a glass tank full of explosive materials, and when hit by a bullet fired by a gun, a huge explosion would sound, sending a hot residual fire in all directions.
The northern part of the Calgary Forest area, closer to the city, extends north to the Malu River and is still under fire advice.
The consultation allows timber campfire in the camp (
Inside the fire ring)
, Backyard or random camping area, charcoal coal balls, portable propane fire pits, gas or propane furnaces and barbecues and catalytic or infrared-style heaters.
According to the website Alberta febens.
Ca, all counties, most urban areas and some cities and towns have issued fire bans, restrictions or warnings.
Calgary and Medicine Hat have yet to enact any of these three measures.
As of Sunday afternoon, August.
Calgary received 26.
According to the Ministry of Environment of Canada, the monthly rainfall was 1mm; last year, 9.
During the same period, the city rained 6mm.
But in 2016, 70 years old
The world dropped 3mm in the first 12 days of this month, down 61 a year ago.
Rainfall was 3mm in the same period.
Anderson said the province oversees 10 forest areas in terms of managing wild fires and wildlife areas.
Evan Radford is a journalist/photographer in StarMetro, Calgary.
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