A fire ban is in effect in the MD of Foothills. MD Fire Chief Jim Smith says currently the ground is extremely dry.

"Right now the conditions are very, very dry. We haven't seen any significant moisture. We did have a little bit of moisture a couple weeks ago, but that hasn't stayed. A lot of the fuels, a lot of the grass, even the ground is extremely dry. So, we want to put that back on, just to mitigate any future problems."

M.D. of Foothills Fire Chief Jim Smith

He says all fires are banned, except industry fires from petrochemical companies.

"Any form of fire. The only ones that are exempt right now are industry with the petrochemical companies with their flaring and stuff. Those are the only ones that are exempt at this time."

Smith urges anyone who sees smoke or fire to to call 9-1-1 as soon as possible.

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