Caution urged due to dry spring conditions - fire danger risk is very high
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The Sylvan Lake Fire Department is asking residents to exercise extra caution due to the dry conditions across the region. Sylvan Lake's current fire danger risk is Very High, as determined by Alberta Climate Information Services.
Conditons:
- With wind, warm temperatures and no precipitation forecasted next week, the dry conditions are likely to worsen
We ask that residents do their part to reduce the risk of fire:
- Never throw out cigarettes into easily combustible materials, such as vegetation, potted plants or landscaping, peat moss, dried grass mulch, leaves, or similar items. They can easily catch fire
- Place smoking materials in deep, sturdy ashtrays
- Never toss smoking materials on the ground, in a garbage, or in a dry, grassy area, as they can smolder undetected for days before igniting a fire
- Ensure fire pits are properly monitored and fully extinguished
- Learn more about proper use of fire pits by reviewing the rules and regulations in Bylaw #1793/2019 – Fire Bylaw
Fire bans
- A fire ban is not in place at this time for Sylvan Lake
- Monitor fire ban status at: www.albertafirebans.ca
Questions?
- Sylvan Lake Fire Department, 403 864 5090
Media Contact
- communications@sylvanlake.ca