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14 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Wildfires force more residents to flee in Saskatchewan, rain needed: Officials
Published Jul 21, 2025 • 2 minute read Helicopters deliver water over a closed Highway 106 as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards / THE CANADIAN PRESS PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Wildfires in Saskatchewan have forced hundreds more people out of their homes, and officials are hoping for a bout of rain to contain the blazes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Steve Roberts with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said Monday there are 2,800 evacuees in the province, up from 1,700 late last week. Roberts told a virtual news conference more communities have issued evacuation notices, including La Loche, Ile-a-la-Crosse and Cole Bay, where heavy smoke is affecting those with health issues. 'The fires have been a little more sedate and we've been able to make more progress because they haven't been extremely volatile,' Roberts said. 'The big solution would be significant rainfall in the vicinity of the fires themselves.' The province reported 52 active wildfires Monday, including 13 uncontained. Roberts said crews from Australia, Mexico, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are providing extra assistance to help control the fires. Those crews are also replacing existing firefighters who need a break. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More He said the fire near Beauval, 400 km northwest of Saskatoon, is a high priority. The blaze in Prince Albert National Park has not posed a larger threat, he added. The agency is working with Parks Canada to fight that fire. A fire ban for much of northern Saskatchewan remains in effect. Meanwhile, parts of northern Manitoba saw scattered rainfall in recent days, but flames driven by hot, dry conditions over the weekend are encroaching on several communities. Manitoba officials said Monday less than 1 mm of rain has recently fallen in fire areas. If more doesn't come, fire activity will remain active in those areas over the coming days, they said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The province is keeping an eye on the communities of Leaf Rapids, Snow Lake and Garden Hill First Nation, where blazes are in proximity to those areas. Officials said Leaf Rapids is surrounded by fires but that a fire guard was built up around the town and crews were ready to go should any of the fires reach the community. Smoky conditions over the weekend hampered firefighting abilities in some areas by grounding aircraft, they added. Despite this, they said crews were still able to make progress on one of the blazes close to Thompson, which is home to 13,000 people. RECOMMENDED VIDEO 'Definitely the smoky conditions are impacting our ability to action from the air specifically. But the good thing, too, is that sometimes very smoky conditions also lessen fire behaviour, so we don't see the fires as active those days either,' said Kristin Hayward, with the province's wildfire service. 'We have rain moving into the Thompson area hopefully (Monday) and into (Tuesday) so that should help to keep fire activity pretty low. We are not concerned for Thompson at this time.' There are currently roughly 13,000 people displaced across the province due to wildfires. Evacuees are staying in close to 2,500 rooms and 840 shelter beds are being used in Winnipeg. There are 120 active wildfires burning in Manitoba. Canada Columnists Celebrity Canada Celebrity
CTV News
20 hours ago
- CTV News
Heat warning up for B.C.'s north coast, persisting until Tuesday
An Environment Canada map shows a heat warning in place for B.C.'s north coast. VICTORIA — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the inland regions of British Columbia's north coast, saying there is a moderate risk to public health. It says daytime temperatures are expected to be near 30 degrees Celsius with overnight lows in the mid-teens. The weather office says the elevated temperatures are expected to persist until Tuesday night, returning to seasonal values on Wednesday. It says health risks are higher for seniors, people who live alone and those with pre-existing conditions including diabetes, heart disease and respiratory diseases. Environment Canada is encouraging family and friends to check on those who are at higher risk, noting people with mental illness, substance-use disorders and those with limited mobility may also be more vulnerable. It suggests people watch for the impacts of heat illness, including heavy sweating, rashes, cramps or fainting, and that they take steps to keep their house cool. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
21 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Heat warning up for B.C.'s north coast, persisting until Tuesday
VICTORIA – Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the inland regions of British Columbia's north coast, saying there is a moderate risk to public health. It says daytime temperatures are expected to be near 30 degrees Celsius with overnight lows in the mid-teens. The weather office says the elevated temperatures are expected to persist until Tuesday night, returning to seasonal values on Wednesday. It says health risks are higher for seniors, people who live alone and those with pre-existing conditions including diabetes, heart disease and respiratory diseases. Environment Canada is encouraging family and friends to check on those who are at higher risk, noting people with mental illness, substance-use disorders and those with limited mobility may also be more vulnerable. It suggests people watch for the impacts of heat illness, including heavy sweating, rashes, cramps or fainting, and that they take steps to keep their house cool. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025.
