Extremely dry conditions make parts of Saskatchewan high risk for wildfires

Source: Brittney, Matejka, Global News, April 22, 2019 

Grass fires have been popping up across Saskatchewan this spring at a rapid rate due to extremely dry conditions.

As of last Thursday, there were 17 RMs across the province with fire bans. The City of North Battleford was added to the list on Monday morning.

Judy Harwood, with Corman Park, is urging people to follow the fire ban.

“Look at the wind today,” she said. ”Look how quickly a fire could spread, it’s so dry so please, please, please don’t be burning.”

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