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Fire pit permit applications move online
MEDICINE HAT – The increase of people staying home these days combined with the improving weather has seen a spike in use of fire pits in the city – along with a surge in complaints about them.
But in an effort to make the process easier, the city is moving fire pit permit online while Medicine Hat Fire Department (MHFD) is providing some tips as to how to avoid issues.
“Typically, when call come in it’s a disagreement between neighbours,” said Curtis Noble, MHFD fire prevention officer. “My advice would be is be neighbourly when using your fire pit. Make sure your’re burning clean, dry wood, not burning yard waste, try to cut down on excessive smoke.”