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Fire ban takes effect in Banff National Park

Posted: Aug 05, 2022 10:25 AM MT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoThe ban includes all open fires and applies to all front and backcountry campgrounds and day-use areas in the park.

"Vegetation within the park remains extremely dry despite the small amounts of precipitation and lower temperatures in recent days," the town said in on its website. Gas or propane stoves designed for cooking or heating are allowed. Also exempted from the ban are patio heaters, indoor wood burning stoves within fully enclosed permanent buildings and propane or gas fuelled lanterns with an enclosed flame.Violators can be charged under the Canada National Parks Act and face fines up to $25,000.

 

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