Wildfire season kicks off with reminder to be mindful
March 1 marked the start of wildfire season in Alberta.
The season runs through Oct. 31.
“Our priority is keeping Albertans and our communities safe. We continue to explore new technology and innovative wildland firefighting programs to evaluate what we need in Alberta’s wildfire management tool kit,” says Nate Horner, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. “We’re ready for whatever this summer throws at us.”
More than 60 per cent of wildfires last year in 2021 were human-caused, according to the province.