Several communities north of La Ronge, Saskatchewan, including Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, and Nemeiben Subdivision, have been issued evacuation orders due to active wildfires. The Pisew fire is close to La Ronge, and the Shoe Fire is the largest in the province, leading to road closures and further alerts. Over 20 communities have been evacuated, and 80 structures lost, with ongoing concerns about air quality and potential further evacuations.
Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, Nemeiben Subdivision issued evacuation orders
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Several communities north of La Ronge, Saskatchewan, including Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, and Nemeiben Subdivision, have been issued evacuation orders due to active wildfires. The Pisew fire is close to La Ronge, and the Shoe Fire is the largest in the province, leading to road closures and further alerts. Over 20 communities have been evacuated, and 80 structures lost, with ongoing concerns about air quality and potential further evacuations.
Trending- 1 Sunday (June 1, 2025): SPSA reported 80 'values' lost; Montreal Lake Cree Nation declared pre-evacuation for Molanosa.
- 2 Monday morning (June 2, 2025): Pisew fire 16 km from La Ronge; 18 active wildfires in province.
- 3 Monday (June 2, 2025): Evacuation orders issued for Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, Nemeiben Subdivision.
- 4 This afternoon (Monday): SaskTel services to become unavailable in Jan Lake.
- Evacuation of multiple communities
- 80 structures (houses and cabins) lost to wildfires
- Air quality warnings in effect for much of the north
- Closure of Highway 165
- SaskTel Internet, wireless, and landline service outages
- Potential for further large-scale evacuations
What: Evacuation orders issued for several communities in northern Saskatchewan due to wildfires, with ongoing efforts to manage the fires and accommodate evacuees.
When: Monday (June 2, 2025) for evacuation orders and Pisew fire update; Sunday (June 1, 2025) for SPSA update and Montreal Lake Cree Nation pre-evacuation notice; this afternoon (Monday) for SaskTel outages.
Where: Northern Saskatchewan, specifically La Ronge, Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, Nemeiben Subdivision, Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre, Saskatoon, Stanley Mission, East Trout Lake, Whelan Bay, Narrow Hills, Little Bear Lake, Molanosa, Prince Albert, Weyakwin, Timber Bay, Shellbrook, Deschambault Lake, Pelican Narrows, Jan Lake, Brabant Lake, Sucker Lake, Southend, Key Lake, Cigar Lake, Collins Bay, Wollaston Lake, Black Lake, Stony Rapids, Sandy Bay, Fond du Lac.
Why: Active wildfires, including the Pisew fire and the Shoe Fire, are threatening communities and infrastructure, necessitating evacuations for safety.
How: Evacuation orders were issued, arrangements for buses and gas are being made, and the Red Cross is assisting with accommodations. Community centers and halls are being prepared as shelters. Road closures are in effect, and SaskTel services are experiencing outages in some areas.