WATCH ABOVE: As we inch closer to the long weekend, there are a number of fire restrictions in place, including one for all of Strathcona County. Lisa Wolansky explains.
EDMONTON – Dry conditions, high winds and warm temperatures caused a fire advisory to be issued in Strathcona County Thursday afternoon. The advisory means there is a temporary suspension of open burning privileges for fires that require permits.
Outdoor recreational fires in a pit that meet regulations are still allowed, but Strathcona County Emergency Services is asking residents to use caution and monitor contained fires.
An outdoor that meets regulations is one that is totally confined in a non-combustible structure or container that has draft and smoke vents and is covered by a metal screen.
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The county’s emergency services will continue to monitor the conditions and provide changes on its website or on its burning information line at 780-464-8464.
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Strathcona County’s advisory comes after Alberta Environment requested campers and drivers of off-highway vehicles to be extra cautious not to spark wildfires during the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend.
The province plans to have about 500 firefighters on standby this weekend along with a fleet of helicopters.
The latest wildfire conditions and fire restrictions across the province are provided at www.Albertafirebans.ca.
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