A map of all active fire advisories and bans in southern Alberta. (Supplied by Alberta Fire Bans)

By David Opinko

High winds prompt fire advisories around Pincher Creek and Forty Mile

Oct 25, 2019 | 5:33 PM

PINCHER CREEK, AB – Fire advisories have been issued for two regions in southern Alberta due to the high winds.

Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of southwestern Alberta calling for wind gusts up to 100 km an hour.

However, Nanton RCMP says their community has seen winds as fast as 150 km an hour, while the speed signs near Lundbreck have registered 172 km an hour.

“The fire hazard has moved to a potentially Extreme risk due the curing of the grass fuel load,” reads the fire advisory from the MD of Pincher Creek and Town of Pincher Creek. “Weather will determine the risk and that risk will change quickly especially in windy, dry conditions.”

“Use caution in all operations during these chinook events.”

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To the east, the County of Forty Mile has also issued a fire advisory.

They are asking residents to use caution and to only burn if it is required.

For more information on all active fire advisories or burning bans in the province, go to AlbertaFireBans.ca