Warm week prompts wildfire concerns in Alberta

With temperatures expected to hover around the 30 C mark throughout much of Alberta for the rest of the week, the risk of wildfire is on the rise. As of Monday morning, there were 35 active wildfires across Alberta, bringing this year's total to 819. An interactive map showing all current wildfires in Alberta can be found here. The Calgary Forest Area wildfire danger remains very high, meaning any existing fire permits are currently suspended. Fire bans are also in effec