Wildfires near Onion, Lower Fishing Lakes of concern for SPSA

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The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says there are more wildfires burning in the province this time of year compared with the five-year average. Land Operations Executive Director Bryan Chartrand says there are 24 active fires and nine of them are not contained. He says all of the wildfires have been started by humans and he called the situation concerning. Chartrand says crews are focusing suppression efforts northeast of Prince Albert and in…

Wildfires near Onion, Lower Fishing Lakes of concern for SPSA

What started out as slightly slower than previous wildfire seasons has quickly changed thanks to hot, dry weather and human activity. In the first online media update of the season, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said while wildfires often change rapidly, several blazes across the north central belt of Saskatchewan are causing some extra concern until winds diminish or rains fall. “Fortunately, the one just northeast of Prince Albe…