Alberta Wildfire warns of fireworks use ahead of Canada Day
Fireworks are also prohibited during fire bans in municipal regions.
Check with your local authority to see if you're able to set off fireworks. Getting caught setting off fireworks in the forest protection area can result in a $600 fine.
'We encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly this Canada Day and to abide by the Forest and Prairie Protection Act,' said Alberta Wildfire spokesperson Kai Bowering.
While the authority doesn't have numbers on wildfires caused by fireworks, it says more than half of wildfires are human-caused.
The forest protection area represents the geographic areas concerned with the prevention and control of damage to forests from fire, insects, disease and other harmful agents.
Current situation
Seven new wildfires have started in the province as warm, dry conditions return, increasing wildfire risk.
There are 62 blazes burning across Alberta as of Monday afternoon, 19 of which are classified as out of control.
Over 1,600 firefighters from Alberta, Canada and across the globe are currently battling fires in the province. Heavy equipment, air tankers and helicopters are being used.
Grande Prairie County lifts evacuation alert
Officials have lifted an evacuation alert for Grande Prairie County that was issued on Friday.
Evacuation orders for Peerless Lake, Trout Lake and Chipewyan lake are still in effect.
The Blueberry Mountain area, Red Earth Creek and Loon River First Nation are still under an evacuation alert.
Fire bans are still in effect for the High Level and Fort McMurray forest areas.
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