Dry conditions in Saskatchewan’s north increase forest fire risk

Dry conditions in Saskatchewan’s north are adding to a forest fire risk for an area that already has two active fires.

Provincial Wildland Fire Co-ordinator Brent Krayetski says there hasn't been enough rain in northern Saskatchewan.

“At the moment, we have some dry conditions in the north and in the last few days with the higher-than-normal winds, we have had some issues with some fires,” said Krayetski.

According to Krayetski, the Prince Albert Fire Control Centre is currently monitoring two fires that were started by lightning.

One is four square kilometres in length and the other is 400 square metres. Both fires are under control.

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Krayetski is asking people who plan on camping in the northern part of the province to be careful.

“Right now we don't have any provincial fire bans in effect. We just urge people to be cautious with their campfires and open fires,” said Krayetski.