A wildfire burning near Edson in May 2023. Photo from Alberta Wildfire.
The Government of Alberta announced Friday evening the entire province is under a fire ban.
No open burning is allowed, including backyard fire pits inside the Forest Protection Area. Alberta Parks have ordered their own bans and restrictions.
The provincial measures come after over 13,000 individuals have been evacuated from their communities in northern and central Alberta.
The Alberta Government is also restricting the use of OHVs in the province. This means the recreational use of OHVs on public land, including designated OHV trails, is prohibited.
As of Saturday morning, There were currently 106 active wildfires in Alberta, 33 classified as out of control.
For more information on the fire bans, you can visit here.
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