EDMONTON – Monday, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services lifted the fire ban that was issued across the city May 21.
Officials say the rain the region’s seen over the past 72 hours has significantly lowered the Fire Weather Index and has offset the extreme fire danger for the week ahead.
The fire ban prohibited burning activities such as open burning, backyard fire pits, solid fuel cook stoves in parks and fireworks.
Still, officials are reminding people that permits are always required for open burning and fireworks.
Brazeau County also released an update on the wildfire burning near Lindale Monday morning.
Lindale is about 120 kilometres southwest of Edmonton.
Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services have deemed the fire ‘under control.’
The County has lifted the two-hour evacuation notice issued to Lindale area residents May 24 when they were allowed to return home after being forced out by the fire.
Hundreds of people were told to leave their homes May 22, when the out-of-control wildfire jumped Township Road 500 and doubled in size in less than three hours.
Monday, fire officials said crews will continue to patrol the area to check for flare-ups. Residents are asked to keep a close eye on the fire situation and report any flare-ups by calling 911.
Area road blocks have been removed and speed limits have returned to normal.
The State of Local Emergency will remain in effect until Wednesday, May 29 in case further action against fire is needed.
There is currently a full fire ban in Brazeau County. Click here for more details.
Meanwhile, a fire ban is still in effect in Strathcona County.
The ban, which was issued May 7, bans all outdoor fires in all rural areas, hamlets, and in Sherwood Park.
For more information, contact emergencyservices@strathcona.ca or call 780-467-5216.
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