Wildfire season has already officially begun

Wildfire season in Alberta runs from March 1 to Oct. 31, which means permits are now required for activities such as residential, industrial or agricultural debris burning.

The wildfire hazard is highest in the spring months when fuels like trees and grass have extremely low moisture content.

Wildfire management is always evolving and adopting new technology and innovative practices.

This season Alberta Wildfire is: — Exploring remote camera, drone and satellite technologies to help modernize wildfire detection and data collection;

— Implementing modern remote automated weather stations that provide real-time or hourly data,

— Evaluating efficiency and cost-effective practices.

Some initiatives include a new wildfire app and webbased status map that includes more detailed information about fires, fire bans, mountain pine beetle, fire danger ratings.

Online information on fire restrictions, fire bans:

albertafirebans.ca or call 1-866-FYI-FIRE (1-866-394-3473).

To report a wildfire, call 310-FIRE (310-3473) toll-free, from anywhere in Alberta.