Update: More areas ordered to evacuate in southwest Sask. due to wildfire
Update: An emergency evacuation order has been issued for the town of Burstall, the RM of Deerfolks, and Leader due to a wildfire. Residents are being told to go to Kindersley.
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Wildfire officials have issued an emergency evacuation order for the town of Burstall, Sask. and the Regional Municipality of Deerforks due to a fire burning south of the Alberta border town.
With winds gusting towards the northeast at 85 km/h as of 3:30 p.m., an emergency alert said the wildfire had the potential to cause emergency situations for the public.