Due to hot weather conditions in the near future and dry uncured grasses in the community, the Town of Cochrane has issued a fire ban, effective at 10 a.m. on July 24.
The fire ban represents an extreme fire danger level. The following activities are prohibited:
- open fire permits
- town fire pits
- backyard fire pits
- outdoor fireplace
- chiminea
- Fornos oven
- indoor fireplace (wood burning)
The following are allowed during a fire ban:
- propane/natural gas barbecue
- propane/natural gas fire pit
More details regrading fire restrictions during a fire ban can be found online by visiting Cochrane fire danger rating or Alberta Fire Bans.
