As we enjoy the warm summer months, the Calgary Fire Department would like to remind you to take some measures to prevent outdoor fires and keep your loved ones and property safe. Our summers are becoming hotter and drier, increasing the potential for outdoor fires and wildfires.
Always check if a fire ban or fire advisory is in place before starting a fire. They are issued to inform citizens of conditions that pose a moderate-high fire risk, such as major wind events, unusually dry conditions, or hot temperatures. Each advisory or ban will include a list of prohibited fire types including fire pits, barbeques, and other forms of open flames.
To help reduce your outdoor fire risks:
- Never extinguish cigarettes in planters, peat moss, lawns, or gardens.
- Use fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, wood-burning ovens, and chimeneas properly.
- Do not store propane tanks, firewood, or yard waste next to your house.
- Prune tree branches within two metres of the ground.
- Plant new trees at least three metres apart.
- Assess hazards within 1.5 metres of the home, including debris, trees, and other structures.
Visit calgary.ca/firebans for more information.
