Consistent weekend rains have slowed wildfire activity in northern Saskatchewan, allowing firefighters to gain ground and leading to partial lifts of evacuation orders. Some evacuees, including those from Pelican Narrows and Weyakwin, are now able to return home, easing pressure on temporary shelters.
Saskatchewan wildfires: Weekend rain offers reprieve, chance for some evacuees to go home
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Consistent weekend rains have slowed wildfire activity in northern Saskatchewan, allowing firefighters to gain ground and leading to partial lifts of evacuation orders. Some evacuees, including those from Pelican Narrows and Weyakwin, are now able to return home, easing pressure on temporary shelters.
Trending- 1 End of May 2025: Evacuations mounted, 10,000-15,000 evacuees.
- 2 Weekend (June 8-9, 2025): Consistent rains slow wildfire activity.
- 3 Sunday evening, June 8, 2025: Pelican Narrows evacuees told they could return.
- 4 Weekend (June 8-9, 2025): Weyakwin residents able to return.
- 5 Monday, June 9, 2025, 10 a.m. CST: SPSA reports 24 active wildfires.
- Reduced wildfire activity
- Partial lifting of evacuation orders
- Some evacuees returning home
- Eased pressure on temporary shelters
- 24 wildfires still active (8 out of control)
- Estimated 400 structures lost in 2025 season
What: Wildfire activity in northern Saskatchewan has slowed due to consistent weekend rains, enabling firefighters to directly attack flames and strengthen defenses around at-risk communities. This reprieve has led to partial lifts of evacuation orders, allowing some of the 10,000-15,000 evacuees to return home.
When: Over the weekend (June 8-9, 2025). Evacuations mounted at the end of May. As of 10 a.m. CST on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Where: Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Pelican Narrows, Weyakwin (communities where evacuees are returning). Prince Albert, Regina (cities that hosted evacuees).
Why: Consistent rains provided a natural reprieve, allowing firefighters to be more effective. The return of evacuees aims to ease pressure on temporary shelters.
How: Rains reduced fire intensity. Firefighters directly attacked flames and shored up defenses. Highways 106 and 135 reopened. Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation announced returns for healthy evacuees.