Carelessly tossed cigarettes keep Sask. fire crews busy
For many parts of rural Saskatchewan, an early snowfall in 2016 has led to a heightened risk of grass fires this spring.
Chief Mike Given with the Delisle Fire Department said crops left out on the field are now tinder-dry and ready to go up in flames.
“We’re seeing a lot of fuel load right now out in the fields. A lot of farmers didn’t get a lot of crop off last year,” Given said.
With warmer weather in store for the province this weekend, Given said the forecast isn’t working in his crews’ favour.