Heading into the long weekend, fire restrictions are now in place in some parts of Central Alberta as the heat warning continues.

The County of Stettler has upgraded its fire advisory to a restriction due to extended hot, dry weather and no rain in the forecast.

Under the restriction: • No new fire permits will be issued.

No new fire permits will be issued. • Burning barrels are allowed if built from non-combustible material and fitted with a tight-fitting metal mesh screen with openings no larger than 13 millimetres.

Burning barrels are allowed if built from non-combustible material and fitted with a tight-fitting metal mesh screen with openings no larger than 13 millimetres. • Backyard fire pits and wood campfires are permitted if contained by non-combustible material and cover

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