May long weekend often marks the unofficial kickoff to camping season in Alberta, but a province-wide fire ban and volatile wildfire conditions are prompting thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions.
The fire danger is extreme in northern Alberta and high throughout almost all of the rest of the province with 487 fires having burned 765,000 hectares of land so far.
“You know we miss the smell of a good old campfire, but certainly we don’t mind not worrying about spreading wildfires in this area,” said Moe Saunders. Others like 13-year-old Ada Gray said her camping experience has changed without a traditional campfire, but she recognizes the risk. The province also said its conservation officers will be increasing patrols to ensure compliance with active-wildfire restrictions, closures and fire bans.
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