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15 uncontrollable fires in the La Ronge area, residents evacuated
Multiple fires are currently ablaze in the La Ronge area. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has declared it an emergency situation.
It turns out Saturday’s thunder and lightning storm has had some lasting effects that continue to wreak havoc in the Northern part of the province.
According to the Government of Saskatchewan website’s Daily Wildfire Report, released at 10 a.m. on Sunday, 23 fires are burning in the La Ronge area. Of those, 15 are not contained, which means despite efforts to suppress the fires, they are expected to continue to grow in size.
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson updated her Facebook page last night at around 11 p.m. with a notice that due to heavy smoke, high-risk people with chronic breathing problems would be evacuated to Prince Albert immediately. She urged those remaining in the area to take precautions by keeping windows and doors closed.