The Town of Peace River has issued a fire ban, replacing a fire advisory, thanks in large part to dry conditions and continued fire danger in the region.
Municipal officials say all outdoor wood fires are now prohibited, including campfires on public and private lands, campgrounds, and backyard firepits. Also prohibited are charcoal briquette BBQs, open flame oil devices, or the use fireworks, flame powered floating lanterns or exploding targets.
Residents are still however permitted to use things like propane, natural gas, or electric powered cooking, heating, and lighting appliances, as well as indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor.
The municipality also says the use of Off-Highway Vehicles is not permitted on public lands and roadways within the Town of Peace River limits. If you’re using an OHV on private lands, please ensure that debris, such as dried grasses and leaves aren’t collecting near the hot parts of your OHV such as the muffler, exhaust, under your seat, in the wheel wells, engine, and manifold.
The ban will remain in place until further notice.
