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Fire ban issued for city of Calgary

A grass fire in Coventry Hills on October 4. Courtesty off Dale Norlin.

CALGARY- Dry conditions coupled with fall foliage have prompted a fire ban for the city of Calgary.

The Level III ban was issued at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Officials say fire risk over the past few weeks has been moderate, but now the ground is drying, there is little precipitation predicted as well as high winds.

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The ban includes all open flames except for propane and natural gas barbeques and inside fireplaces.

People are also reminded not to throw cigarettes near grasslands.

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