Achi news desk-
It’s not even May 1 and the fire risk for southern Alberta is already dire.
Natural Resources Canada is out with its latest fire danger forecast.
The southeastern corner of the state creeping west is rated extreme.
Most of the south is considered a very high fire risk.
Even along the foothills that were so high.
As expected, the risk of fire has increased due to warmer than seasonal temperatures and little precipitation.
The province says people living in wooded areas should take preventative measures to reduce the risk of wildfires. That includes removing trees close to homes, cutting fuel sources and removing flammable materials from roofs and gutters.
The province says until we see significant rain, Alberta remains at a higher than normal wildfire risk.
