Wildfires are threatening homes, campgrounds and entire communities across our near north. Some fires are already four times the size of major Saskatchewan cities, and conditions continue to change quickly.
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LATEST WILDFIRE NEWS
Have your say about how you were impacted by Sask.'s 2025 wildfires
The survey is open until Jan. 30, 2026, and is available for anyone impacted by the wildfires to provide their experiences to strengthen future handling of blazes. Responses will be anonymous.
Dec 20, 2025
Saskatchewan NDP calls for public inquiry into 2025 wildfire response
NDP northern affairs critic Jordan McPhail said this year's wildfire response was a monumental failure. But despite his call for an inquiry, an independent review process at the SPSA is already underway.
Oct 17, 2025
Study estimates 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke caused 82,000 premature deaths globally
The study acknowledges some variation in mortality estimates depending on the methods used, but says its overall conclusion is the smoke led to an "enormous and far-reaching" health burden.
Sep 10, 2025
Denare Beach wildfire victims struggling with mental health
"It feels like we don't matter up here. It's just an awful feeling. I don't sleep well at night. None of us are," said Dustin Trumbley, who lost his Denare Beach home. "I'm a mental wreck."
Aug 24, 2025
Devastating wildfires have trappers bracing for 'catastrophic losses'
The Government of Saskatchewan says the trapping industry in the province includes more than 4,500 registered trappers and generates between $1.5 and $6 million every year.
Aug 23, 2025
Most wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan don't wear masks. Here's why.
Less than five per cent of personnel working the wildfires in Saskatchewan are wearing masks, and that's not likely to change any time soon despite the health risks from smoke exposure.
Aug 23, 2025
Soot from wildfires on Rocky Mountains glaciers affects Sask. water security
As 67 fires still burned in Saskatchewan on Monday, one expert says that smoke depositing soot on glaciers signals "the final end of the Ice Age," as well as affecting the province's water supply.
Aug 18, 2025
How Canadians can prepare for wildfire evacuations, from emergency plans to go bags
Public Safety Canada suggests an emergency kit should have non-perishable food and two litres of water per person, per day, along with medications, flashlights, a radio, cash and important documents.
Aug 13, 2025
Fire ban to remain in place after rain fails to quench fires in northern Saskatchewan
"Although there were periods of rainfall in the north this past weekend, the heavier rainfall was located in the south. Large fuels such as logs, stumps and tree trunks remain prevalent in the north."
Aug 12, 2025
Massive Shoe Fire remains uncontained as 84 blazes burn in Saskatchewan
SPSA's daily report showed on Sunday that the Shoe Fire is still the largest in the province, covering 565,701 hectares (more than 1,397,877 acres) - nearly 25 times the size of the City of Saskatoon.
Aug 10, 2025
Call to drop PST on labour to help communities rebuild after devastating wildfires
NDP Leader Carla Beck said the provincial tax on labour is "about 30 to upwards of 50 per cent of the cost" of building, and removing it would be a much needed gesture of practical help and goodwill.
Aug 09, 2025
Canada's 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazes
This season has strained firefighting resources, displaced thousands of people and stifled communities across Canada in wildfire smoke, with Saskatchewan and Manitoba seeing the most area burned.
Aug 08, 2025
Learn the health risks associated with wildfire smoke in Saskatchewan
Dr. Simon Kapaj said health effects from wildfire smoke can range in severity, with mild symptoms including headache and a mild cough, along with irritation to the nose, eyes and throat.
Aug 08, 2025
Public safety agency says rainfall not enough for significant change to Sask. wildfires
Steve Roberts, the SPSA's vice president of operations, said fire conditions have improved slightly, but the rain that fell in recent days hasn't been enough to change the overall outlook on the fires.
Aug 07, 2025
Rainfall helped make Buhl Fire less intense, Parks Canada says
The blaze was holding at just under one kilometre from Ramsey Bay on Tuesday, but there are still 84 fires burning in the province and only six are considered to be contained, SPSA says.
Aug 05, 2025
Hot weather makes firefighting 'challenging' as 80 blazes burn in Saskatchewan
Hot, dry and and windy conditions are not helping firefighting efforts, and Parks Canada said on Sunday the Buhl Fire was approximately .9 km from Ramsey Bay, which is under an evacuation order.
Aug 04, 2025
Memories, valuables and hope found in Denare Beach wildfire ashes
A team of volunteers with Samaritan's Purse are donning safety gear to sift through the rubble in Denare Beach to help residents recover treasured possessions from homes destroyed by the Wolf Fire.
Aug 03, 2025
Village of Pinehouse evacuated as Muskeg fire creeps closer, Beauval evacuees return
All non-essential residents of the northern village of Pinehouse are being evacuated, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. The province continues to battle 56 active wildfires.
Jul 30, 2025
Troops arrive in Sask. to help fight fires, Beauval residents could return home soon
It's been nearly a month since 700 people from the community of Beauval were evacuated. Beauval mayor Rick Laliberte hopes people can return home by July 30.
Jul 28, 2025
Saskatoon sets new record for wildfire smoke as experts say the haze is here to stay
Saskatoon has already broken its record for smoke for this time of year. Regina has tied its worst year, and experts say Canadians must prepare to live with smoky skies over the long term.
Jul 23, 2025
Buhl wildfire near Waskesiu shows no recent growth; 49 blazes burning in the north
According to Parks Canada, as of Monday the fire remained eight kilometres from Ramsey Bay, 12 kilometres from Montreal Lake, and 30 to 38 kilometres from Waskesiu, Elk Ridge and McPhee Lake.
Jul 23, 2025
Why a lawsuit about government response to Sask. wildfires isn't going ahead
"We want answers on what happened, where the ball was dropped ... now it just seems like we probably will never get those answers," said Rhonda Werbicki, who lost her Denare Beach home.
Jul 22, 2025
'Getting married no matter what': Wildfire won't cancel wedding
A Regina couple's weekend plans to wed in Waskesiu are in jeopardy because of the nearby Buhl Fire. But even if the location has to change, they said it doesn't mean their wedding date will.
Jul 18, 2025
Warman fire crews battle 'erratic, unprecedented' Beauval wildfire
Russ Austin, the Warman Fire Chief, said even fire crews from the U.S. who joined the effort to fight the Saskatchewan fires say they've never dealt with fires like this before.
Jul 18, 2025
Outsourcing firefighting efforts to help provincial crews battle 48 blazes
Firefighters from Canada and beyond are coming to Saskatchewan to help contain wildfires, some of which were caused by campers ignoring the current fire ban, according to SPSA Vice-President Steve Roberts.
Jul 16, 2025
