The City of Yellowknife is putting a fire ban in place starting Friday at noon. It follows similar prohibitions that are now in place in territorial parks in Hay River and Fort Smith.
"The fire ban prohibits open-air burning and discharging of fireworks within city limits, including the use of approved fire pits, and will remain in effect until further notice," according to the City of Yellowknife's July 18 news release. The municipality attributes the ban to current, extremely dry conditions.
People can still use camp stoves, enclosed barbecues, and propane-fuelled appliances approved by the Canadian Standards Association. They can also use outdoor propane-fuelled burners for heating or cooking, but they must be used within the confines of a fire pit, the city explains.
The ban in Hay River Territorial Park, announced on July 17, prohibits open fires and is currently in effect. It's expected to be lifted on July 30.
As for Fort Smith, there's an open fire ban for Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park in place, also until July 30, unless otherwise specified.
There is no word from the city on when the ban will be removed in Yellowknife.
The weather in Yellowknife for the next seven days is almost entirely sunny, with highs of up to 29 C, according to Enviornment Canada.