Alberta declares early wildfire season start due to warm, dry weather and forecasts, requesting additional funding for 100 firefighters.

Alberta declares an early start to wildfire season due to warm, dry weather and forecasts of dry conditions to come. Officials request additional funding for 100 firefighters, with the existing 900 firefighters expected to be ready by April 15. The new firefighters, if approved, will be deployed where needed. Permits are now required for any burning in the forest protection area, and fire bans are likely to follow.