Prairies Issue Fire Bans

Dry Conditions Increase Alberta, Sask. Wild Fire Concerns

The percentage of average precipitation from April 1 to May 17 shows extensive dryness in Alberta as well as Saskatchewan. (Graphic courtesy of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
Effective May 25 at noon, Alberta applied a full fire ban to Alberta's forests, according to a government press release. A considerable amount of the province is now under fire bans, as well as fire restrictions and advisories. Saskatchewan also issued fire bans...

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