City of Red Deer has lifted its fire ban. (File photo from Black Press News Services)

City of Red Deer has lifted its fire ban. (File photo from Black Press News Services)

Red Deer fire ban rescinded, city announces

There is no longer a fire ban in effect for Red Deer.

On Thursday, the city announced a fire ban that was initially issued on June 8 has been rescinded.

“Residents are asked to continue to follow fire guidelines, and to safely dispose of smoking materials,” the City of Red Deer said in a media release.

As of Thursday afternoon, some locations across Central Alberta continue to have fire bans, including Rocky Mountain House, Clearwater County and Stettler County. Additionally, a fire advisory is in effect for Ponoka, Ponoka County and Rimbey.

For information on fire bans across the province, visit www.albertafirebans.ca.


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