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
Video shows flames from aggressive Pisew Fire in La Ronge
All non-essential personnel in the La Ronge area have been told to evacuate because of "very dangerous" conditions. A video posted to Facebook showed flames burning close to the Rona in the town.
6h ago
Resort Village of Candle Lake declares State of Emergency
The Shoe Fire, which is now bigger than the entirety of Prince Albert National Park, is less than 14 km from Candle Lake. A voluntary evacuation advisory remains in effect.
9h ago
La Ronge evacuated: Stories from Saskatchewan's burning north
Forced from their homes with little warning, northern Saskatchewan residents now sheltered in Prince Albert share moments of panic, resilience, and the deep uncertainty of a wildfire season unlike any before.
10h ago
'We're not finished yet. There's no rain in sight,' Premier Moe on wildfires
Scott Moe said the external help "is really a reminder of how we need to come together as Canadians." He confirms the La Ronge communications base at the airport for the tankers burned down last night.
14h ago
La Ronge Health Centre closed as SHA evacuates 53 acute-care patients
The mandatory evacuation order for La Ronge was issued on Monday afternoon by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, along with evacuation orders for the nearby Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Air Ronge.
15h ago
Candle Lake fire department receives fire suppression units from Global Medic
"Even in a 50-kilometre wind blowing directly at the fire, the fire is still creeping towards Candle Lake. It gains about 400 metres every day against the wind. That's a problem."
19h ago
People in La Ronge area told to evacuate as Pisew Fire breaches airport
Pisew Fire, which was 83,630 ha (roughly three and a half times the size of the city of Saskatoon) at noon, has breached the airport, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said in a 6 p.m. alert.
Jun 03, 2025
RezCross now open on Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation
As wildfires continue to spread, the RezCross Emergency Evacuation Centre has been activated under Operation Red Willow.
Jun 02, 2025
UPDATE: Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, Nemeiben ordered to evacuate; La Ronge on standby
larongeNOW has reached out the LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson and La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski for comment.
Jun 02, 2025
SaskTel services restored in most northern communities
The telecommunications company said that as of 1 p.m. Sunday, crews have completed repairing the fibre transport infrastructure damaged by wildfires, resulting in services being restored across the north.
Jun 02, 2025
Cool temperatures, chance of rain as crews battle wildfires near Flin Flon, Man.
Thousands have been affected by wildfires across the Prairie provinces, with Saskatchewan issuing an evacuation alert Sunday morning for dozens of residents in the small northern community of Timber Bay.
Jun 02, 2025
Eerily quiet at Candle Lake as massive wildfire burns just north of village resort
"It's very quiet. The only people coming up are to haul their stuff out," said Candle Lake resident Shari Klassen. The closest blaze to the popular spot is the largest in the province.
Jun 01, 2025
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.
May 31, 2025
Donations drive begun, Métis Nation Sask. declares wildfire state of emergency
MN-S sets up supports, while Saskatoon Community Foundation and United Way Saskatoon have begun a donations drive to help evacuees. There were 16 active fires burning in Saskatchewan on Saturday.
May 31, 2025
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.
May 31, 2025
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.
May 31, 2025
'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
'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
