How Alberta is preparing for wildfire season

Alberta wildfire preparations underway ahead of key weeks of spring weather

Alberta's next wildfire season is less than two weeks away and, while preparations are well underway amid a sudden cold snap, the weather in the weeks ahead is expected to determine how severe this year's season will be.

Alberta trying to get ahead of battling wildfires

The start of the province's wildfire season is fast approaching. Even with snow on the ground, Alberta Wildfire's efforts are focused on fighting the flames early. The CBC's Tristan Mottershead has the details of how preparation is going.

How Alberta is preparing for wildfire season

Although much of Alberta is under a thick blanket of snow following a winter storm, the province’s official start to wildfire season is less than two weeks away, and crews have been busy preparing.