Much of May so far has been marked by hot, dry, and windy weather conditions. Warning and preparedness meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Danielle Desjardins, says this can be conducive to the ignition and spread of wildfires.
"We don't want to contribute, as humans, to the ignition and spread of wildfires at this time of year, and conditions are kind of primed for those fire weather conditions."
Desjardins emphasizes that there are steps we can take to limit the risk of wildfires and grass fires, beginning with being aware of active fire bans in the area. Many are in effect across the province, mainly in central Saskatchewan. However, some are migrating closer to the Southeast including the RM of Moose Mountain #63, and the RM of Montmarte #126.
Other efforts include the general prevention of stray sparks.
"Even things like running your exhaust over really grassy or dry areas can do it. Or even something as small as not making sure your cigarette butt is extinguished, finding a proper receptacle for that and making sure it's extinguished before you throw it away. Even things as small as that, that people don't even think about, can cause wildfires at this time of year with the dry conditions."
Find a map of active fire bans in the province HERE and stay up to date with weather conditions on the DiscoverWeyburn weather page.