In response to the northern Alberta fire ban, Regional Emergency Services announced the ban would extend into the urban service area.
The provincial government issued a fire ban earlier today covering the rural areas of Wood Buffalo.
The ban prohibits recreational use of off-highway vehicles (OHV) on public land.
As such staging areas for OHV are closed during the ban period.
Furthermore, the province suspended or cancelled all fire permits.
During the fire ban, they will not issue new ones.
Also, Alberta Wildfire set the wildfire threat level to high.
Visit Alberta’s website for more information on fire advisories and bans, or call 1-866-FYI-FIRE (1-866-394-3473).
Fire Ban enacted across the Region, including urban service area, find out more here: https://t.co/cXGT3eua0G #YMM #RMWB pic.twitter.com/QahtO4TYRN
— Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (@RMWoodBuffalo) May 17, 2019