As of today, 20 wildfires are actively burning across Saskatchewan, and the vast majority are human-caused, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). Hot, dry weather paired with windy conditions has increased the risk dramatically, prompting a significant expansion of the provincial fire ban.
🚫 Expanded Fire Ban Now Includes:
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All vacant Crown land
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Provincial parks located within the provincial forest
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The Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District
Under this ban, open fires, fireworks, and controlled burns are strictly prohibited in affected areas. With temperatures hovering around 30°C, fire danger remains extremely high. While there’s a chance of rain by Friday in Prince Albert, more widespread relief may not arrive until the first week of June.
🔥 Local Fire Response & Damage – Prince Albert Region
Fire crews have managed to contain a bush fire south of Prince Albert, near the Yard District and Fairview Fairways Golf Course, but the work isn’t over yet. Hotspots are still being managed, and the cause is under investigation after one small cabin was lost in the blaze.
A pre-alert for evacuation was issued by the RM of Prince Albert. Residents are being urged to remain prepared in case conditions shift. The City, Buckland Fire, SPSA, and local contractors all responded swiftly, using heavy equipment and air support.
@nigelmaxwell888 A massive grass and bush fire southeast of PA. Local RM issued a pre-evacuation alert. #wildfire #saskatchewan #fire ♬ original sound - Nigel Maxwell
🔥 Ongoing Fire Situations
Multiple flare-ups have been reported:
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Fires at a pulp mill and wastewater treatment plant were reignitions from earlier incidents.
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On May 26 (4:35 PM), a wildfire spread from Little Red Reserve into the RM of Paddockwood. SPSA and Lakeland Fire Department responded using a coordinated ground and air attack. The fire has since stabilized, and Lakeland crews have been released.
🔥 Confirmed Losses So Far
The Shoe Fire near Piprell Lake (pronounced PIP-rill) has caused significant property loss:
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23 camping units destroyed
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1 trapper’s cabin lost
Additionally, the Camp Fire and Shoe Fire have now merged, forming one massive blaze. The fire has consumed approximately 115,000 hectares — an area roughly equivalent to Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert combined.
🧭 Stay Informed
➡️ For real-time wildfire locations and updates:
With conditions changing by the hour, staying alert, following fire bans, and preparing for possible evacuations is critical.
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