Flames Reach Beauval, Sask.; Nearby Patuanak Airlifts Vulnerable Residents to Safety

Saskatchewan wildfires: Muskeg fire reaches the outskirts of Beauval

Hundreds of people have been forced to flee from the Village of Beauval in northern Saskatchewan due to the Muskeg wildfire breaching the outskirts of the community.

Mayor of Beauval, Sask., says more crews needed after wildfire reached village

Mayor Rick Laliberte says the evacuation and firefighting response in his community has been very effective, but he wants more crew in the area to support overworked responders.

Full evacuation issued as wildfire reaches northern Saskatchewan community of Beauval

A complete evacuation was ordered for the Village of Beauval on Thursday night as shifting winds pushed a raging wildfire dangerously close to the northern Saskatchewan community.

Beauval residents flee wildfire, rescue group steps in to save animals

Northern Transitional Dog Rescue arrived in Beauval overnight Thursday.

Flames reach Beauval, Sask.; nearby Patuanak airlifts vulnerable residents to safety

A large wildfire in northwestern Saskatchewan has reached the community of Beauval. An hour north, vulnerable Patuanak residents are being airlifted to safety as flames have blocked the only highway out.

Wildfire reaches Beauval, Saskatchewan, moments after the last evacuees flee

A wildfire threatened Beauval, Saskatchewan, prompting a mandatory evacuation of 800 residents just as the last bus left the village. Firefighters contained the blaze, saving homes, but a canteen was destroyed. While the immediate danger has passed in Beauval, another wildfire now threatens Jans Bay, highlighting the urgent need for better local preparation and resources.