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Hay River, N.W.T., has introduced a partial fire ban. (Francis Tessier-Burns/CBC)
The town’s residents can no longer have outdoor fires, except ones that are contained in an outdoor fire pit.
Town joins For Smith in being among the first to introduce bans this year
Hay River, N.W.T., residents can no longer have outdoor fires, except ones that are contained in an outdoor fire pit.
The town announced the fire ban in a Facebook post Tuesday evening.
“Due to dry conditions around town and the current unknown risk rating, the Town of Hay River has issued a partial fire ban,” the town wrote.
It also means any previously approved fire permits are now revoked.
Fort Smith announced a similar ban community on Monday.
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