Southwestern Saskatchewan is currently experiencing a record-setting first half to 2017 in terms of precipitation, something that is concerning for local fire departments.

Pete L'Heureux - deputy fire chief with the City of Swift Current Fire Department - said they're reminding people to be cognizant of actions that could start fires.

"During these conditions, we're certainly encouraging people to be careful in your yards," he said. "Be careful when you're barbecuing, careful when you're discarding cigarette's and being careful with fires."

Although the City of Swift Current doesn't currently have a fire ban in place, the majority of R.M.'s in the southwest do.

"The city is a little greener so we haven't put a fire ban in place, but we will continue to monitor the situation," Pete L'Heureux said. "Outside the city, lots of R.M.s have bans in place."

The City of Swift Current does allow fire pits to be in back yards, as long as there is a permit.

L'Heureux suggests dampening the ground around the fire pit to mitigate the risk of the fire spreading, keeping the fire small and fully extinguishing it at the end of the night.