There has been a fire ban issued in the city of North Battleford.
The recent warm weather and dry conditions, as well as the high winds, have prompted North Battleford Fire Department to issue the ban, according to a news release.
“That means controlled burning and any kind of burning outside of approved fire pits is prohibited until further notice,” said NBFD Fire Chief Albert Headrick.
The City of North Battleford Fire Department is approving the use of legal fire pits as long as extreme caution and common sense are exercised. That includes maintaining close supervision of the fire, having an adequate supply of water available to extinguish or control the fire, properly extinguishing the fire afterwards and paying attention to wind conditions and potential spark hazards.
But for now open air burning, which constitutes any burning outside of an approved fire pit, is prohibited.
The fire chief is encouraging residents of the city and the surrounding RM to make their properties as fire safe as possible.
“Keep dry vegetation and combustibles away from buildings, be cautious with discarded smoking materials, and please report any suspicious activity by fire starters to the RCMP and/or municipal enforcement.”
