Recent rain and lower temperatures have reduced fire risk in parts of southern Alberta, so the province has lifted some fire bans that could have put a crimp in long weekend camping plans.
However, the public is being encouraged to check on fire ban status and use caution with open fires regardless of region.
Bans remain in place over much of northern Alberta, where fires continue to burn in the Bonnyville region.
Alberta Environment has responded to more than 330 wildfires in the province since April 1. Most of them were caused by humans, the department said in a news release.
A complete list of fire bans is available at www.albertafirebans.ca.
A listing of bans in Alberta parks and recreation areas is available at www.albertaparks.ca.
