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Many people can’t resist having a campfire on a summer night along with the sweet taste of marshmallows! St.Albert is currently allowing people to have fires in there backyard in an approved fire pit. St.Albert fire services asks anyone who is using their fire pit to use caution when having a fire.

In the past week we had some rain and we are supposed to expect rain this week. The main reason why we are allowed to have a controlled fire is because we have reserved some rain and there is more rain coming in the forecast. According to a firefighter in St.Albert, “due to the recent rain, the vegetation has become a lot greener which means the vegetation contains more water. This vegetation is a lot harder to catch on fire because the vegetation is not dry”. …show more content…

How are fire bans made? Fire bans are determined by firefighter, on a dry or hot week. Here are some fire tips when having a fire outside/ Keep your wood pile away from the fire, rake up poplar fuzz and leaves, and keep caution when you’re having a campfire. Many people have a terrible fear of a fire spreading in their backyard. Here are some ways you can avoid that problem. Most backyard fire pits should be built into the ground, fire pits have to be three metres away from your garage, house, and fence. Never build your fire pit by trees or bushes or any material that can catch on fire, and make sure you can put out the fire in case of emergency. Call 9-1-1 if your fire pit is getting out of

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