Edmonton fire ban lifted

Thanks to the rain and cool weather, Edmonton’s fire ban was lifted Thursday.
“Edmontonians are now able to use open burning permits, fireworks, backyard fire pits, cooking stoves and BBQs that use fuels such as wood and briquettes, provided they are used with caution,” Edmonton fire rescue services said in a release.
The decision to lift the ban was based on the fire weather index, which is monitored daily and takes into account temperature, wind conditions, humidity and