Sask Wildfires: Whole Province Lit 🔥 Lowkey Apocalyptic Vibes

The Tea

Bruh, Saskatchewan is not vibing rn. Wildfires are spreading like crazy in the northern part of the province. We're talking 27 active fires, no cap. And get this, over 900,000 hectares are toast this year alone. To put it in perspective: this would be like NYC and two more boroughs, all on fire. 🤯

It's so bad that between 10,000 and 15,000 people from around 30 communities had to evacuate. That's a whole lotta people displaced, and some are struggling to get the support they need. Like, trying to register with the Red Cross is lowkey a struggle for some, and they're stressing about transportation, food, and cash.

The "Shoe fire" is the biggest villain here, burning over 471,000 hectares. And the "Pisew" fire west of La Ronge is clocking in at around 141,000 hectares. Even firebreaks ain't doing squat against these monsters. 😭

Meanwhile, down south, the fire risk is "extreme" in most areas. Some Rural Municipalities have straight-up fire bans, meaning no bonfires, no fireworks, nada. Even provincial parks are getting strict. Wood-burning fires are canceled. 🚫🔥

Weather-wise, a little rain fell in the north, but it's not enough to make a difference, so the fires are still raging. They're saying there might be smoke in the air, but hopefully, the skies will clear up later. Road closures are happening all over, so peep the Highway Hotline if you're trying to move around.

If you're affected by the wildfires or know someone who is, there's a wildfire and evacuation information hotline at 1-855-559-5502. The Red Cross is also stepping up, booking hotel rooms and slinging food and services. Let's hope things start to chill soon, fam. 🙏