‘It’s a Real Threat’: Beauval, Lac La Plonge Issue Mandatory Evacuations

‘It’s a real threat’: Beauval, Lac La Plonge issue mandatory evacuations

The northern village of Beauval has been under a voluntary evacuation with the ongoing wildfires, but with winds shifting the fires closer, that evacuation is now mandatory.

Beauval and English River First Nation issue mandatory wildfire evacuation orders

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Beauval and English River First Nation on Thursday afternoon due to fears of heavy smoke and unpredictable winds.

Beauval general store manager stays, as village receives mandatory evacuation order

Nearly 700 residents of the Village of Beauval, in northwestern Saskatchewan, are leaving their community by charter bus or by car because of the threat of an encroaching wildfire. Fab Damodharan, who manages the Beauval General Store, won’t be one of them. Damodharan has lived in the area for the last five years. On Thursday, July 3, notices were posted by the village office, notifying residents of a mandatory evacuation order. That order has b…

Full evacuation ordered for La Plonge Reserve; voluntary evacuation issued for Beauval

The English River First Nations Chief and Council have ordered the last residents remaining in the La Plonge reserve to evacuate. Fire activity in the area is expected to increase today. Fire guards and wetlines are in place at La Plonge Reserve and Beauval. Leadership in Beauval have also ordered a voluntary evacuation of the community. It is for families with children under five, pregnant women, the elderly, and others requiring specialized me…