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CTV News
16-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Saskatchewan says 1,100 remain out of their homes as 49 fires rage in province
A helicopter at the Provincial Wildfire Centre in Prince Albert, Sask., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards REGINA — Saskatchewan continues to make headway battling wildfires, but officials say there are still 49 blazes raging, with more starting every day and more than 1,000 people out of their homes. Steve Roberts, with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, says many of the new fires are started by lightning strikes or by negligent campers and others ignoring fire bans. The agency says 1,100 people have been evacuated from pockets of remote communities, most of which are northwest of Saskatoon. The hardest hit area is the village of Beauval, which has forced 700 residents to move, while Parks Canada has warned those in Prince Albert National Park to be ready to go on short notice. The province says it is getting fire help from provinces such as Quebec, as well as international teams from the United States, Australia and Mexico. The fires have also prompted smoke alerts and advisories in the northwest, along with Saskatoon and other points south of the city. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025. The Canadian Press
CTV News
07-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Warm, sunny days ahead, but by Wednesday, we are looking at some soaking rain
Enjoy the weather this weekend but be cautious and know the fire bans. The fire danger risk for most of central and southern Alberta is very high or extreme.
CBC
26-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Are backyard fires allowed in Windsor? Here's what you need to know
CBC's Chris Ensing explains what's allowed and what's not when it comes to having a fire in your backyard in Windsor — and what kind of fines you could face if you violate the bylaw.
CBC
19-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Don't let cooler, cloudy weather make you fire complacent
Current wildfires have burned considerably less area in Alberta than this time last year, the province says. People are asked to heed fire bans despite moderate weather and lower fire risk.
CBC
13-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Fire bans are no joke as grass fires, wildfires burn in Manitoba
Grass fires and wildfires are threatening people across the province and in different parts of Winnipeg. Crews from B.C. have arrived to help, and officials are urging people to obey fire bans.
