NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN — Several rural municipalities across Saskatchewan have implemented fire bans or restrictions as dry conditions continue to increase wildfire concerns.
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is encouraging residents to check its interactive fire ban map for updated restrictions affecting municipalities, parks and First Nations communities across the province.
The Rural Municipality of Buckland issued a municipal fire ban May 26, effective 11:30 a.m., due to an extreme fire hazard condition within the municipality, according to the public notice.
Under the order, all open-air fires are prohibited, all existing burning permits have been suspended and the lighting or discharge of fireworks is banned until further notice.
Other municipalities have also implemented restrictions in response to ongoing dry conditions.
The RM's of Meadow Lake, Paddockwood, Lakeland all issued a fire bans at the time of publication of the article. The RM of Garden River introduced a partial fire ban effective at 11 a.m. on May 26.
The SPSA asks residents using approved fire pits or burn barrels to keep water or extinguishers nearby, never leave fires unattended and ensure fires are completely extinguished before leaving the area.
Municipal officials across the province are urging residents to contact their local town or RM administration office for the most up-to-date information regarding fire bans and restrictions in their area.
