Effective at noon on Tuesday, August 5, and until further notice, all permits allowing backyard fire pits within the City of Fernie are cancelled.

This campfire ban is in effect to protect public safety and to limit the risk of human caused wildfires, the city reported in a press release.

“This campfire ban is placed in effect following recommendation from the Ministry of Forests and Range and Southeast Fire Centre and in conformance with the City of Fernie Wildfire Protection Plan,” the release stated.

For more information contact Fernie Fire Rescue at 250 423-4226.

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