He explained the long dry grass and significantly high winds contributed to the blaze.
“I think the province is supposed to be in a fairly dry position this spring unless we get some rain in the very near future.We anticipate having more grass fires,” Paul said. “We certainly caution the public to be very careful if they’re doing any burning and to make sure they have their permits in place.”
Paul said it’s important for the public, until there is more moisture, to keep their grass cut low to the ground.
Meanwhile, Buckland Fire and Rescue and the Shellbrook Fire Department responded to a wildland fire around 2 p.m. five miles north on Whitfield Road.