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Four Gull Lake firefighters are driving right into the heart of the wildfires.

Stacy Schmidt, Kara Dyer, Kyle Rozel, and Tim Temoshawsky of the Gull Lake Fire & Rescue have volunteered to join the team combating the fires at Pelican Narrows.

"Definitely the dedication to being a volunteer," said Gull Lake Fire Chief Bentley Gibson. "They had to contact their employers to get the time, and one is self-employed. They were more than willing. It happened very quickly."

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says thousands have fled a wildfire in the province's north, almost doubling the number of people already forced from their homes.

Speaking on a Rawlco Radio show, Moe said about 7,000 people have evacuated the town of La Ronge, nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. An evacuation order was issued for the area Monday due to an encroaching wildfire.

Some buildings, including homes, have been lost in the northern part of La Ronge, the premier said.

Wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, with some evacuees now taking refuge in communities across the province, including Weyburn. 

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Weyburn and surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke drifting in from northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. The smoke is contributing to reduced visibility and poor air quality, which can fluctuate significantly throughout the day and across short distances. Projections from firesmoke.ca show the conditions are expected to improve slightly overnight Saturday, before more smoke moves in midday on Sunday.