Danielle Smith is ‘concerned’ about arsonists causing wildfires. Experts are more worried about misinformation

“The accusation of arson is commonly used to detract from the real drivers of these extreme wildfires and their impacts on people and ecosystems. In Alberta, slightly more than half of wildfires in the province are typically caused by humans, but usually it’s accidental. “We see arson wildfires every year, in one form or another. As Smith pointed out, there are currently 175 fires with an unknown origin, though Story says they’re all under investigation. “We find stories that help to explain those things.”It can be really tricky for the average user to tell what’s credible and what’s not.