Due to the wildfires affecting communities across Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has declared a provincial state of emergency
“We are seeing the devastating effects of wildfires impact communities across our province,” Moe said in a release. “Therefore, today we are making a Provincial Declaration of Emergency to mobilize the resources necessary to safely evacuate Saskatchewan residents and to protect our communities.”
As of this morning, there are 17 active wildfires in the province and 15 communities have been evacuated.
To date this year, there have been 206 wildfires, well above the five-year average of 125.
The state of emergency will be in effect for 30 days and can be extended if necessary.
The SPSA has committed to providing daily reports on the current wildfire situation to ensure Saskatchewan residents are provided with the most up to date information.
Anyone who spots a wildfire can call 1-800-667-9660, dial 9-1-1 or contact their closest SPSA Forest Protection Area office.