REGINA - Here is the latest update from Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency on the wildfire situation in the province for Aug. 5.
As of 11:00 a.m., there are 80 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those seven are categorized as contained, 15 not contained, 42 are ongoing assessments and 16 are listed as protecting values.
SPSA says there are 13 communities under an evacuation order: Northern Village of La Loche; Clearwater River Dene Nation; Resort Subdivision of Lac La Plonge; La Plonge Reserve; Northern Hamlet of Jans Bay; Resort Subdivision of Ramsey Bay; Patuanak/English River First Nation; Northern Village of Pinehouse; Canoe Lake Cree First Nation/Canoe Narrows; Resort Subdivision of Little Amyot Lake, as well as priority individuals from the Northern Village of Beauval; Northern Hamlet of Cole Bay; and, Ile-a-la-Crosse.
SPSA states the entire list of evacuated communities can be found on the SPSA's Active Evacuations webpage. SPSA adds any evacuees should register through the Sask Evac Web Application and then call 1-855-559-5502 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to have their needs assessed and to get additional assistance. Those who need help registering through the application should call the 855 line for assistance.
