Saskatchewan Expands Fire Ban to Curb Human-Caused Wildfires

Saskatchewan expands fire ban to curb human-caused wildfires

The SPSA has widened its fire ban to reduce the rising number of preventable wildfires caused by human activity.

Fire ban issued for western Labrador

Effective immediately, there is a fire ban in effect for the Labrador West region. The ban is in place due to the dry, hot temperatures in the area. The fire risk is serious. Forest vegetation is very dry and fires will start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Burning Permits are suspended, open fires including campfires are prohibited and industrial activities may be restricted.

Provincial fire ban expanded

Fire bans have been expanded in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency expanded the provincial fire ban to include all vacant Crown land, provincial parks located within the provincial forest, and the provincial forest, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District. The ban applies to open fires, controlled burns, and fireworks in the designated boundary.

Fire ban revised to prevent further human-caused wildfires – Clark's Crossing Gazette

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has expanded the provincial fire ban to include: All vacant Crown land; Provincial parks located within the provincial forest; and, The provincial forest, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District. The order placed earlier this month has been revised and the expansion of the provincial fire ban is effective as of 5 p.m. on May 26, 2025.  The fire ban prohibits any open fires, contro…

Highway closures, smoke advisories, and fire bans issued due to wildfires

As wildfires continue to burn across the north some highways have been closed, the existing fire ban has been expanded, and a smoke advisory has been issued across much of the north. There are 21 fires burning across the province on Tuesday according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. Monday afternoon Highway 3 south of Prince Albert was closed due to low visibility from smoke. Other closures included roads in Narrow Hills Provincial Park…

SPSA Fire Ban Revised to Prevent Further Human Caused Wildfires

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has expanded the provincial fire ban to include: All vacant Crown land; Provincial parks located within the provincial forest; and, The...