The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provided an update on the province's wildfire situation. As of Monday morning, 19 wildfires were active, with five uncontained. So far this year, 267 wildfires have occurred, significantly above the five-year average. Repatriation plans are underway for evacuees, though 1,931 values, including homes and cabins, have been lost.
Sask. to provide update on wildfire situation
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provided an update on the province's wildfire situation. As of Monday morning, 19 wildfires were active, with five uncontained. So far this year, 267 wildfires have occurred, significantly above the five-year average. Repatriation plans are underway for evacuees, though 1,931 values, including homes and cabins, have been lost.
Trending- 1 Friday (June 20, 2025): SPSA officials provided an update, repatriation plans underway
- 2 Sunday (June 22, 2025): Evacuees from Creighton and Denare Beach expected to start returning home
- 3 Monday morning (June 23, 2025): 19 wildfires active in Saskatchewan
- 4 Monday afternoon (June 23, 2025): SPSA provides update
- 19 wildfires active with five not contained
- 267 wildfires so far this year (above average)
- Repatriation plans underway for evacuees
- 1,931 values lost, including 299 houses and 60 cabins
- Shoe Fire remains large at 553,384 hectares
What: The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provided an update on the province’s wildfire situation.
When: Monday afternoon (June 23, 2025). An update was also provided on Friday (June 20, 2025).
Where: Saskatchewan, Whelan Bay, Creighton, Denare Beach.
Why: Ongoing wildfire season with a high number of active fires and significant property loss.
How: SPSA officials are providing regular updates and managing repatriation efforts for evacuees.