Hot, dry, windy conditions prompt fire bans in Prince Albert, southern and central Sask.

Hot, dry, windy conditions prompt fire bans in Prince Albert, southern and central Sask.

On Monday afternoon, the City of Prince Albert declared a fire ban for all areas north of the Borth Saskatchewan River within city limits.

Province implements widespread fire bans

An ever widening area of Saskatchewan is turning red on the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) fire ban map. Heat, dry conditions and wind have forced a number of bans. Wildfire season has already begun.

Fire Restriction Issued for Strathcona County Amid Dry, Windy Conditions – Heartland News

A fire restriction is now in effect across all rural areas of Strathcona County as of 4 p.m. Monday, following a combination of dry weather and high winds that have increased the risk of wildfires. Under the restriction, all fire and fireworks permits are suspended until further notice. Banned activities include open fires such as brush burns and bonfires, burn barrels, and the use of fireworks. Some outdoor activities remain permitted: resident…