Alberta issues fire ban in northern part of province due to wildfire threat

EDMONTON – The Alberta government has imposed a fire ban and restrictions on off-highway vehicle use in the northern half of the province.

The government says the decision was made due to the growing threat of wildfires.

The areas affected include public land west and north of Slave Lake, north of Lac La Biche up to the north of Fort McMurray, west of Peace River and north to the Northwest Territories boundary.

The order includes a ban on recreational off-highway vehicles.

All fire permits are suspended in the fire ban areas.

Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, says windy conditions, along with continued warm and dry weather, have increased the risk of wildfire throughout the region.

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