The Town of Okotoks Fire Department has issued a fire ban.

The ban is a result from the lingering smoke due to the forest fires in surrounding provinces and the U.S.

Ken Thevenot, Fire Chief of the Okotoks Fire Department, says there are potential health concerns to residents associated with the current air conditions and the ban is to help reduce the amount of smoke going into the air.

Fire pits, recreational camp fires, and all other wood burning devices are prohibited.

The fire ban will be remain in effect until the air quality improves.

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