Due to the forecasted warm temperatures along with dry and windy conditions, Westlock County Council is issuing a FIRE BAN effective immediately.
The Fire Ban prohibits any open fires which includes all recreational fires on private and public lands, burn barrels (non-certified incinerators), fireworks, exploding targets, and charcoal briquette barbeques.
All existing fire permits are suspended, or cancelled, and any fires presently burning must be extinguished. Anyone who has conducted open burning during the winter is reminded to check their burn site to ensure piles are completely extinguished to reduce the risk of a spring holdover fire.
No new permits will be issued.
Prohibited: Target Shooting for recreational purposes, is prohibited on all Public Land located within Westlock County Jurisdiction.
Prohibited: The operation of any off-highway vehicle, for recreational purposes, is prohibited on all Public Land located within Westlock County Jurisdiction.
This Order does not apply to the use of any off-highway vehicle:
a. on private lands; or
b. by any individual when exercising a right recognized and affirmed under Part II of the Constitution Act, 1982 or a right under section 12 of the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement or when travelling to a location to exercise such a right.
Note: Residents who live or travel in the forest fire protection area zone 44 must adhere to provincial ban and Refer to Alberta Fire Control Zone Map.
Allowed:
Propane or natural gas-powered appliances for cooking and warming purposes are permitted.
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