US EditionNorthern Saskatchewan Village Evacuates Due to Wildfire as Others Return Home
BEAUVAL, NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, JUL 30 – Nearly 700 Beauval residents return after a month-long evacuation caused by a wildfire that traveled 20 km in one day, while 3,000 people remain displaced across northern Saskatchewan.
- Residents of Beauval started going back yesterday as non-vulnerable evacuees returned by vehicle and others are expected via provincial bus on Wednesday.
- The wildfire burning in northern Saskatchewan allowed some residents to return home, but about 1,000 people had to flee as the Dore Lake fire reached Beauval’s edge.
- While the fire spread, structural firefighters from southern Saskatchewan halted home destruction, but a sports concession stand, cabins, vehicles, ATVs, and outbuildings burned down.
- Now that the immediate threat has passed, Beauval residents are receiving a $500 grocery stipend to help restock fridges and pantries.
- About 3,000 people remain displaced, and Roberts says later this week will bring hot and windy conditions with no significant rainfall.
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Beauval residents return home after nearly 30 days away
After nearly a month of being displaced by wildfire, residents of Beauval are finally heading home. The northern Saskatchewan village lifted its evacuation order this week, nearly 30 days after wildfire forced hundreds of people to flee. Mayor Rick Laliberte said the decision to leave was made quickly, but proved to be life-saving. “The fire came into our community, and we knew we made the right decision at that time,” Laliberte said. “It was ju…
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