Source: CBC News, May 8, 2018
Much of southern Saskatchewan under high-to-extreme wildfire risk
The Ministry of Environment is cautioning people to be extra careful when burning outside, as out-of-control grass fires continue to sweep across the province.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the province had recorded 100 wildfires in 2018, far higher than the five-year average of 54 in the same time span. Dry conditions and strong winds have led to fires which have claimed large sections of grassland, homes and vehicles.
“We haven’t seen the green-up yet,” said fire commissioner Duane McKay.
Image Source: Irina Oroz/Submitted to CBC News
