Extreme fire risk in Saskatchewan with dry start to May

'Normal' fire activity for now, says N.W.T. Fire, but danger could ramp up in July

Richard Olsen, the manager of fire operations for the territorial government, said fire behaviour modelling from Natural Resources Canada shows “normal” fire activity is anticipated in the territory until the end of June, but fire danger is expected to ramp up in July and August.

Extreme fire risk in Saskatchewan with dry start to May

iStock.com/ImagineGolf After much of the area was pummelled with one last wintery blast on April 22, the month of May started with very dry conditions across much of the province.   “At this time we are anticipating areas where abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions are expected, however, the overall picture for Saskatchewan indicates better conditions than we saw in 2024,” said Marlo Pritchard, President and Fire Commissioner with the Sa…