According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, a total of 83 fires have already occurred as of April 29. The number is nearly four times the five-year average.
Saskatchewan has brought in resources early to prepare for this year s fire season. A drier than normal summer is forecast with eleven fires currently active.
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Prince Albert Grand Council and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency partner on a new initiative to prevent human-caused wildfires and grass fires in northern Saskatchewan.