According to the Saskatchewan government, there were 86 active wildfires in the province as of Aug. 8.
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Of those fires, six are categorized as contained, 15 are not contained, 48 are ongoing assessments and 17 are listed as protecting values.
Twelve communities are currently under an evacuation order: 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 Île-à-la-Crosse.
Evacuees from La Loche repatriated
Council for the Northern Village of La Loche terminated the Declaration of Local Emergency, effective at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, allowing evacuees to return to the community.
Any evacuees should register through the Sask Evac Web Application and call 1-855-559-5502 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to have their needs assessed for additional assistance.
Individuals who need help registering through the application can call the 855 Line for assistance.
Evacuees supported by the Canadian Red Cross should call 1-800-863-6582.
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