Wildfire situation remains stable going into Long Weekend
Fire crews continue the battle to contain three wildfires burning around Pelican Narrows.
According to an update from the province late Saturday morning, the wildfire situation remains stable as crews head into the Long Weekend.
Over 2,300 residents have now been forced from their homes in the communities of Pelican Narrows, Birch Portage, Jan Lake and Sandy Bay. Over 1,300 evacuees are staying in Prince Albert.
Approximately 300 individuals remain in Pelican Narrows and there are no plans to evacuate these residents at this time.