Alberta fire and OHV ban greatly reduced

The provincewide fire and off-highway vehicle ban implemented at the height of the Fort McMurray wildfireshas been lifted in most parts of the provinceheading into the May long weekend.

The ban is still in place northeast of Lac La Biche.

• Province to ATV riders: stay on the trails and out of the water during May long weekend

Portable propane fire pits,propane or gas stoves and outdoor barbecues are still allowedfor those living in areas still under the ban.

Open fires remain prohibited.

Residents are advised to check with individual municipalitiesas cities, towns, villages and federal lands like national parks may still have bans in effect.

View the full fire ban map here.

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