Late season wildfire burning in Meadow Lake Provincial Park

Accidental human-caused Kimball Lake wildfire contained after growing to 64 hectares

KIMBALL LAKE, Sask. — A human-caused wildfire near Kimball Lake that grew to 64 hectares has now been contained after an intensive response from Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) crews.

Late season wildfire burning in Meadow Lake Provincial Park

The Kimball fire was ignited on Wednesday and is still burning east of Kimball Lake, and around Rusty Lake within Meadow Lake Provincial Park. Here, the red glow from the fire can be seen in the distance as the sun sets on Oct. 7, 2026. (Image Credit: Kimball Lake Store/Facebook)