A wildfire burning in the Fort à la Corne forest. (Kelly Taylor/Facebook)

By paNOW Staff

Province rescinds fire ban

May 24, 2023 | 11:47 AM

Due to cooler weather and recent rainfall, the province has opted to lift its fire ban.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued the ban on May 16. It applied to all Crown lands, provincial parks and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District north of Highway 16.

Certain areas of the province that did not receive rainfall continue to have a high fire risk, such as the area north of Churchill. Provincial parks in the area may continue with local fire bans.

Municipalities that issued fire bans of their own are expected to make amendments or rescind them to coincide with fire risk ratings in their area.

For the latest information on fire bans across the province, you can visit www. Saskpublicsafety.ca

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If you spot a wildfire, you are urged to call 1-800-667-9660. You can also dial 911 or contact the closest SPSA Protection Area office.

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