Mountain View County lifts fire ban

The public is still being urged to exercise caution while burning, but as of Friday (June 20th) the fire ban has been lifted in all of Mountain View County.

According to the County, there have been “favourable conditions in the past week and forecasted moisture and lower temperatures” so the fire risk has been lowered.

More details about fire permits, which are required year-round, can be discovered on the Mountain View County website

Precautionary measures while burning are always encouraged for residents of the county. They include having a supply of water readily available at all times, using screens and spark arrestors on burning barrels, as well as cultivating areas surrounding controlled burns.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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