Sask. Crews Battle Major Lobstick, Cayford Fires; Weather Starting to Co-Operate

Community effort helps contain major fires near Hudson Bay

HUDSON BAY — A co-ordinated effort involving firefighters, local residents, farmers and heavy equipment operators helped prevent further property loss during two major fire incidents in the Hudson Bay area over a four-day period.

Crews gain ground on wildfires as debate continues over fire ban response

The province is sitting in a much better position than it was over the weekend when it comes to wildfires. At a media briefing Monday morning, executive director of land operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Bryan Chartrand and Premier Scott Moe said huge efforts by local governance organizations, rural municipalities, volunteers, local fire departments and the SPSA have kept homes on both sides of the North Saskatchewan Ri…

'In a stronger position': Fire suppression efforts slowing 2 major Sask. wildfires

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency gave updates on two uncontrolled wildfires burning in the province Monday, saying firefighting work is showing results.

Sask. crews battle major Lobstick, Cayford fires; weather starting to co-operate

Evacuations of over 1,000 from two wildfires that are not contained. Saskatchewan crews continue to respond.