Pursuant to section 4.0 d) of the Village of Delburne Fire Services Bylaw No. 1133/2017, I David Laurin, Fire Chief for Red Deer County and the Village of Delburne do hereby direct that, further notice:

a.    All outdoor fires presently burning within the Village of Delburne whether set with permission or under permit of Red Deer County, be extinguished immediately, and

b.    The ignition of all new outdoor fires within the boundaries of the Village of Delburne are hereby prohibited, and

c.     No new fire permits will be issued.

 

This ban DOES NOT apply to:

a.    Fires, which are contained within cooking and heating appliances and which are fueled by propane or natural gas.

b.    Fires contained within industrial facilities for operational purposes.

c.     Approved Gas/Propane fueled fire pits/stoves/barbecues.

d.    Catalytic or infrared-style heaters.

 

This order comes into effect at 10:00 M.S.T. on the 1^st day of May 2023 at the Village of Delburne, in the Province of Alberta.

For greater clarity this FIRE BAN includes, but is not limited to:

-       Recreational fires

-       Burn Barrels

-       Discharge of fireworks

-       Use of exploding targets

-       Charcoal Barbeques

-       Any other form of outside burning unless exempted above

 

Off-highway vehicles can start wildfires. Check frequently to ensure hotspots are free of debris, and make sure mufflers and spark arrestors are working properly.

Any person violating conditions of this ban may be held liable for any damages and/or costs associated with extinguishing the fire and full prosecution with penalties, in accordance with the Village of Delburne Fire Services Bylaw No. 1133/2017 and the Forest Prairie Protection Act RSA.

 

David Laurin

Fire Chief

Red Deer County/Village of Delburne