Saskatchewan is facing an intense wildfire season with 19 active fires burning across the province.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reported that of the current fires, two are contained while five remain uncontrolled. Nine fires are under ongoing assessment, and three are in the protecting values category.This year has seen 267 wildfires in Saskatchewan. This number sits well above the five-year average of 166 fires by this date.Three communities remain under evacuation orders due to the ongoing fire threat. .East Trout Lake residents are still displaced from their homes. Priority individuals from both Creighton and Denare Beach also remain evacuated.However, some progress has been made in returning residents to their communities. Priority individuals from Cumberland House have been allowed to return home.The province's Recovery Task Team continues meeting with community leaders. These discussions focus on planning recovery efforts for affected areas..Financial assistance is going to those impacted by the fires. Saskatchewan government transferred over $4 million directly to residents and communities. This money helps distribute the $500 Government of Saskatchewan Financial Assistance program to wildfire victims.SPSA continues working with communities that have requested help distributing this financial aid. SPSA coordinates these efforts to ensure assistance reaches those who need it most..The wildfire situation remains serious across Saskatchewan. Officials continue monitoring conditions closely as firefighting efforts continue throughout the province.Weather conditions will determine when more residents can safely return to their communities. The Recovery Task Team is working with local leaders to prepare for the rebuilding process once the immediate fire threat passes.
