Saskatchewan wildfire emergency declared amid mass evacuations

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4:21 pm

As wildfires continue to spread across the province, Saskatchewan officials have declared a state of emergency. Premier Scott Moe emphasized that emergency measures, including mandatory evacuations and extended directives, are in place for at least 30 days to tackle the relentless threat of fire.

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nationalobserver.com / Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as thousands flee wildfires

Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires as more than 4,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their communities. The declaration by Premier Scott Moe came one day after his Manitoba counterpart Wab Kinew did the same.

globalnews.ca / Saskatchewan declares ‘provincial wildfire state of emergency’

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Thursday that the province was declaring a state of emergency because of the worsening fire situation.

theglobeandmail.com / Saskatchewan declares state of emergency as wildfires force evacuations in Western Canada

Premier Moe says the directive will remain in effect for at least 30 days. Neighbouring Manitoba has ordered evacuations

theglobeandmail.com / Saskatchewan declares state of emergency as wildfires spread

The province’s remote northeast region has already seen thousands flee

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