Fishing camp hit by Black Lake fire

By Sunday, some of those people were returning home.

Pictures submitted to paNOW by a Black Lake resident showed the aftermath of the fire on Camp Grayling, which operates with its lodge, 12 guest cabins, and a recreation cabin with a sauna.

“It was very unfortunate and it’s very sad to see a beautiful camp being destroyed by fire,” Robillard said.

The community will feel the loss, he said.

“It’s very unfortunate and sad, and a lot of good memories from a lot people here.”

The fishing camp is a tourist attraction and hires local residents as guides.

Overall, Robillard commends Black Lake residents and emergency crews for their efforts in getting out safe.

“We’re just very fortunate that everyone was evacuated without any major hiccups. I know it was very short notice, late Friday evening when all the businesses were shutting down. We managed to pull this off,” he said.

The province says the fire is stable right now.

Camp Grayling’s owners declined an interview request. The camp’s damage is extensive and an investigation is underway, according to ministry of government relations spokesman Jay Teneycke.

By Sunday smoke in the community had long-since disappated. Evacuees remained in Saskatoon on Sunday afternoon as a precaution, but were able to return soon after.

Black Lake is about 800 kilometres north of Prince Albert and has a population of about 1,700 people.

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by Chelsea Laskowski

Fishing camp hit by Black Lake fire

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