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By Chris Brown

Downgraded

Cypress County fire ban switched to fire restriction

Oct 16, 2020 | 10:15 AM

Cypress County has downgraded its fire ban to a fire restriction.

In a release today, the county says all outstanding fire permits are suspended until further notice and that no new permits will be issued unless inspected and approved by the Cypress County Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief. Fireworks are not permitted.

The following fires are still allowed:

• Internal household fireplaces
• Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)
• Burning barrel (steel/metal drum no larger than 45 gallons)
• Solid fuel barbecues (charcoal briquettes)
• Liquid fuel barbecues (propane and natural gas)
• Recreational campfires (non-combustible unit 36 inches in diameter or less)
• Chimeneas
• Wood pellet smokers
• Fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designated camping and recreational areas

For more information, you can contact the county office at 403-528-2888.

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