US EditionSaskatchewan premier says 2 people charged for setting wildfires
- On June 6, 2025, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that authorities have laid charges against two individuals in connection with the province’s wildfires.
- Charges have been laid following numerous active wildfires in the province, many linked to human activity, including one near La Ronge that led to the evacuation of approximately 7,000 residents.
- The province remains under a state of emergency to aid coordination while officials manage evacuations for up to 15,000 residents affected by the fires.
- Moe mentioned that military airlift assistance has not been requested so far, as evacuees have been successfully transported by road. He also noted that the Red Cross is establishing emergency shelters in the cities of Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert.
- These developments highlight ongoing challenges in wildfire management and community safety, requiring continued government and emergency response collaboration.
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The RecordSaskatchewan Premier Moe says two people charged with starting wildfires
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says two people have been charged with setting wildfires. He says one of them was charged in relation to a fire around La Ronge, which has forced 7,000 people to flee their homes.
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