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Alberta and most of the country have had relatively few fires to start the fire season, thanks to cooler temperatures and moisture. But higher temperatures and high winds have many concerned more wildfires are on the way.
Wildfire officials keeping an eye on Alberta's forests say there's been an alarming number of fires, with most of them found in the Calgary Forest Area over the long weekend.
Fort McMurray fire categorized as held while Grande Prairie wildfire considered under control at 1,298 hectares.
Just as the rain and cool weather helped keep wildfires at bay, a change to hot and dry weather can bring raging wildfires back, says Minister Todd Loewen.
Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen said the majority of wildfires seen so far this year are human-caused and warned Albertans to be diligent.