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WATCH: Firefighters returned to the scene of a grassfire near Saskatoon today to ensure a controlled burn that got out of hand was properly extinguished. Officials told Global News’ Erik Bay it’s a reminder to be cautious with dry areas throughout the province.

The above seasonal conditions have some emergency services on high alert. The warm and dry conditions pose an increased risk of wildfires and grassfires in Alberta. Kabi Moulitharan has more on preventative fire preparations in the middle of winter.

Fire crews are seen battling a massive grassfire northwest of Airdrie, Alta.

The spring of 2023 is off to a dry start across Alberta and it’s a tricky time of year as wildfire season is also underway. As Nicole Stillger reports, conditions are ripe for more fires to spark.

A GoFundMe page has been set up for a woman who was found on the side of the road with burns on her body during the Claresholm wildfires. Jessica Robb has more on how the community is coming together to support this woman as she begins the long road to recovery.

Tue, Apr 12: A family living east of Calgary is trying to pick up the pieces after a grassfire destroyed more than a million dollars of equipment. As Tracy Nagai reports, the family says their warnings to CN Rail were ignored.

An amazing firenado was caught on video in the middle of a grassfire in Oregon.

April 15: Winds gusting as high as 90 km/h at times wreaked havoc on southern Manitoba Wednesday downing trees and power lines, ripping shingles off roofs, whipping up dust, and fanning grassfire flames. Tamara Forlanski reports.

Fri, Oct 26: Global1 captured footage of a grassfire burning east of Calgary on Friday.

Fireworks celebrations planned for Territory Day in Darwin, Australia resulted in hundreds of grassfires and 27 injuries on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Six residences were evacuated as fire crews fought two large grassfires near Cayley, Alta. As Josh Ritchie reports, fire wasn’t the only challenge as high winds made containing the blazes an even harder task.

A grassfire burning near Canmore, Alta., has led to the closure of part of the Trans-Canada Highway. According to Canmore Fire Rescue, the eastbound lanes of the highway were closed at Deadman’s Flats as of 5:20 p.m. and by 6:50 p.m., the westbound lanes were also closed.

Thu, May 1 : Despite rain and snow in the forecast, grassfires remain a concern. There was frightening evidence of that at a mobile home park. As Jayme Doll reports, the Calgary Fire Department has issued a safety advisory.

Multiple crews were called in as winds fanned a grassfire near Airdrie. Michael King reports.

Video captured on Sunday showed multiple cars fleeing from a fire on a highway near Sacramento, California after strong winds swept up a grassfire. They fled through a hole that had been opened by a utility truck in a fence by the highway.

A Global Okanagan viewer has contributed video of a fire that is burning in the Glenmore area of Kelowna.

Wed, Nov 8: Some Alberta farmers struck by October grassfires estimate losses of more than $100,000 with damage to water wells, fences and other assets that aren’t covered by insurance. Wheatland County east of Calgary is now asking for disaster relief funds from the Alberta government to assist the hard-hit farmers. Gary Bobrovitz has more.

Thu, May 24: Viewer video shows a grassfire burning in the northwest Calgary community of Tuscany. Stoney Trail southbound was closed as crews work to fight the blaze.

Raw footage shows massive grassfires in Oklahoma that are threatening to destroy homes in the Arbor Creek area. Firefighters are trying to tame the blazes before significant damages are done.

Feb. 26: Dry weather helped to fuel a large grassfire near Airdrie on Friday. Jill Croteau reports.