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
Community leaders welcome Scott Moe's appeal for more firefighters
This week, Moe called on people with training and certification in wildland firefighting to report to their nearest fire base to help with the efforts to quell Saskatchewan's wildfires.
10h ago
Saskatchewan communities coming together to support evacuees and firefighters
From feeding evacuees and meals for firefighers on the front lines to space to park evacuated boats and trailers, the wildfires have not dampened the generosity of people in the province.
15h ago
Housing Sask. wildfire evacuees becomes more and more challenging
Some evacuees who were placed in hotels in Prince Albert and Saskatoon are being displaced once again, Weldon McCallum, emergency evacuation coordinator for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, says.
15h ago
'We're fortunate': Cabins saved in Lower Fishing Lake wildfire, majority of forest burns
Lenore Moen's cabin was saved from the fire by the "heroic effort" of five community members, who watered the forest behind the cabins, and province added sprinklers to cabins as well.
May 30, 2025
PHOTOS: DEVASTATING FIRES
Wildfires near Weyakwin in May 2025 (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW).
Whelan Bay looking across Whiteswan Lake, near Candle Lake, on May 25, 2025. (Carol Hogan)
Homes destroyed in East Trout Lake as the massive Shoe fire merged with the Camp fire.
On May 27, Lakeland Fire attended a fire on Little Red River Reserve. (Facebook)
Candle Lake mayor calls nearby wildfire “a big one." (Debe Billay/Submitted)
The glow of wildfires burning near Lower Fishing Lake in May 2025. (Greg Cochran/Facebook)
Crews have been battling wildfires in the Christopher and Emma Lake area for weeks.
The Shoe Fire is "all around Caribou Creek," according to a Facebook post by Chris Brown.
Highway 3 fire near Prince Albert in May 2025. (PANow)
A bush fire near Prince Albert halted with help from multiple agencies. (PA Now)
MORE WILDFIRE NEWS
'This is the time for all hands on deck in this province, NDP Leader Carla Beck says
The focus really has to be on ensuring that we have all of the resources available to us at the provincial level, local level, and federal level to get in here and fight these fires," said NPD leader Carla Beck...
May 30, 2025
Friday wildfire update: Smoke hampering firefighting efforts
Of the 16 wildfires burning in the province, seven are not contained. A total of 16 communities around Saskatchewan have been evacuated, leaving approximately 4,300 people displaced due to the fires.
May 30, 2025
Mayor credits Montreal Lake firefighters for saving parts of Weyakwin
"We would have lost the north end. We would have structures and trailers and all of that burn down, and the church probably at the north end, if it wasn't for them," said Mayor Medrick Thomas.
May 30, 2025
Mayor of Flin Flon, Man., says fierce winds may cause wildfire to hit his city
"Unless we get one heck of a boost, it's projected to take chunks out of our town and surrounding areas," George Fontaine said in an interview Friday. "It's looking very ugly right now."
May 30, 2025
Air quality drops in central, northern Sask. due to wildfire smoke
"The smoke may move into several regions of southern Saskatchewan by Friday afternoon and linger Friday night into Saturday... When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible."
May 30, 2025
Crews brace for more hot, dry temperatures in fight against Prairie wildfires
In Saskatchewan, more than 4,000 people have fled the flames, including more than 2,000 in Pelican Narrows. Manitoba has seen 17,000 residents forced out in recent days, including 6,000 in Flin Flon.
May 30, 2025
In the news today: Hot, dry weather on tap in Prairie wildfires fight
Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared provincewide states of emergency to deal with the fires, most of which are scorching pockets of rural communities in remote northern regions.
May 30, 2025
'It doesn't feel real': Wildfire leaves East Trout Lake residents devastated
Debbi Hydamacka's cabin at East Trout Lake has been her "home away from home" for 55 years. "We had confirmation yesterday that everything was burnt," she said. "It doesn't feel real."
May 29, 2025
Premier Scott Moe, SPSA declare provincial state of emergency
The state of emergency will be in effect for 30 days and can be extended if necessary. There are currently 17 active wildfires in Saskatchewan and 15 communities have been evacuated.
May 29, 2025
Thursday wildfire update: 4,300 currently evacuated in Sask.
Near Lower Fishing Lake and Little Bear Lake, crews continue to mop up the areas that the wildfires have torched, which includes cabins, trailers, boats and whole campgrounds in Narrow Hills Provincial Park.
May 29, 2025
LISTEN LIVE: Premier Scott Moe, SPSA to share update on Sask. wildfires
According to the Sask. Public Safety Agency, there are currently 17 wildfires burning in the province. Saskatchewan has seen 206 wildfires so far this year, well ahead of the five-year average of 125.
May 29, 2025
Murray Wood: Hoping for rain as wildfires ravage province
Murray Wood takes a look at the wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, which are forcing people to flee their homes and cabins. He says we often hear about these fires being caused by human activity.
May 29, 2025
Sask. wildfire update: SPSA reports some progress despite losses
Cabins, trailers, campgrounds, a logging camp and even the SPSA's own compound have been destroyed by flames from the Shoe fire. Several communities continue to be affected.
May 29, 2025
'If a fire gets in here, I don't know where it stops': Candle Lake resident
"We know the fire is to the east of us here, and it is a big one," Mayor Colleen Lavoie told 650 CKOM. "It's probably at least four times the size of the city of Saskatoon, so it's a monster."
May 28, 2025
Wildfires force evacuations near Christopher Lake
The order came into effect on Tuesday evening. The Lakeland and District Fire Department said property owners are being asked to register at the Lakeland Fire Hall in the Village of Christopher Lake.
May 28, 2025
Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network
"We need to be extra vigilant this summer and really hope that we don't get those fires started because conditions will be more conducive to fire spreading if they do start."
May 28, 2025
SPSA resources stretched thin, firefighters forced to evacuate as Camp and Shoe fires merge
Steve Roberts has been running wildfire operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency for 21 years."We lose as often as we win. Success today can be erased tomorrow," he said.
May 28, 2025
Residents hoping to save cabins fighting wildfires themselves; Candle Lake asks for SPSA support
The combined size of the merged Camp fire is 115,000 hectares. Arnold said the flames were still about 21 kilometres away from Candle Lake, but they advanced 14 km toward the resort village just overnight.
May 27, 2025
Families watch wildfires threaten generations of memories from afar
Wildfires set North. Sask. a blaze. Candle Lake residents are pulling boats out of the water, hoping they're over prepared. The Shoe and Camp Fires combined are four times the size of Saskatoon.
May 27, 2025
PHOTOS: Bush fire south of Prince Albert 'brought to a halt'
While there was no immediate danger, residents were advised to stay alert and to begin planning for a potential evacuation.
May 27, 2025
Sask. wildfire update: New blaze closes Highway 3 south of Prince Albert, residents told to ready for evacuation
Smoke from a grass and bush fire has forced the closure of Highway 3 south of Prince Albert in both directions as firefighters battled extreme conditions with 21 active wildfires on Monday.
May 26, 2025
List of losses and evacuations due to wildfires in the north grows
"We anticipate a significant wind shift between May 27 and 28, increasing the potential threat to our homes and families," wrote Chief Tammy Cook-Searson. "... substantial firefighting efforts are und...
May 26, 2025
Northern wildfires force another campground evacuation northeast of Candle Lake
The Shoe Fire has already caused significant damage and the closure of some campgrounds in Narrow Hills Provincial Park and has now grown to 21,522 hectares. Some highways in the area remain closed.
May 24, 2025
