Wildfires, specifically the Wolf fire, rapidly moved into Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, destroying homes and displacing residents. Rebecca McCrimmon and Gracie Dareichuk lost their homes, and Easter Dubinak's parents' home on the Denare Beach reserve also burned. Over 400 "values" (homes, cabins, infrastructure, vehicles) have been lost across Saskatchewan, with 10,000-15,000 people displaced from 34 communities. La Ronge also saw losses, and 24 active fires remain, with only five contained.
'There's a lot I wish I would have taken': Denare Beach residents in shock after wildfire
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Wildfires, specifically the Wolf fire, rapidly moved into Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, destroying homes and displacing residents. Rebecca McCrimmon and Gracie Dareichuk lost their homes, and Easter Dubinak's parents' home on the Denare Beach reserve also burned. Over 400 "values" (homes, cabins, infrastructure, vehicles) have been lost across Saskatchewan, with 10,000-15,000 people displaced from 34 communities. La Ronge also saw losses, and 24 active fires remain, with only five contained.
Trending- 1 Last week: Rebecca McCrimmon evacuated from Denare Beach due to Club fire.
- 2 Monday: Wolf fire suddenly moved in from the west, destroying homes.
- 3 Tuesday evening: Two businesses in La Ronge burned.
- 4 Wednesday: Interviews with residents; SPSA briefing reported over 400 "values" lost and 10,000-15,000 people displaced.
- 5 Currently: 24 active fires in Saskatchewan, only five contained.
- Homes and possessions lost
- Emotional trauma for residents
- 10,000-15,000 people displaced
- Businesses burned
- Ongoing active fires
What: Wildfires, particularly the Wolf fire, rapidly destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents in Denare Beach and other northern Saskatchewan communities.
When: Last week (McCrimmon evacuated); Monday (Wolf fire moved in); Wednesday (interviews, SPSA briefing); Tuesday evening (La Ronge businesses burned).
Where: Denare Beach (Saskatchewan), northern Saskatchewan, Manitoba border, Gimli (Manitoba), eastern Saskatchewan, Denare Beach reserve, La Ronge (Saskatchewan).
Why: Wildfires (Club fire, Wolf fire) spread rapidly due to wind changes; residents evacuated thinking they could return, but fire moved faster than expected.
How: Fire moved in from the west (Wolf fire); winds changed; residents watched via video feeds; homes burned down.