Crews from the Wildfire Management Branch's Southeast Fire Centre have responded to seven wildfires since April 1, 2014, all of which were human-caused and the result of poorly planned open burning.

The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution while conducting any outdoor burning activities this spring.

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence near Edgewood, a move that will eventually generate new job opportunities across the region.

Effective at noon on Friday, Sept. 20, the open burning prohibition in the Southeast Fire Centre will be rescinded, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Effective at noon (MDT) on Monday, Sept. 9, open fires will be permitted within the Columbia Fire Zone, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

An open burning prohibition has been in effect in the Southeast Fire Centre since July 8 and will remain in effect until Sept. 20 or until the public is otherwise notified.

A surge in the number of abandoned or unattended campfires combined with high temperatures throughout the Southeast Fire Centre has fire officials urging recreationalists to be extremely careful with campfires this weekend.

Effective at noon on July 8, all open fires are prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.