Grass fire season is definitely here.

A fire, at 402 Avenue and 144 Street East, near Aldersyde has scorched three acres of land.

Foothills MD Fire Chief Jim Smith says, the fire, which started about 3 o'clock, spread to a couple piles of wood shingles.

He says the wind has made fighting it a challenge and crews from High River, the Foothills MD and Blackie were called out.

The fire started in a burning barrel.