Saskatchewan battles nearly 100 wildfires as heavy smoke covers province
Global News
Much of the smoke over Regina and Saskatoon comes from wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia. But Saskatchewan has wildfires of its own adding to the poor air quality.
Tuesday marks the second day in a row where Saskatchewan has been covered in smoke and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like things will be changing any time soon.
Much of the smoke lingering over Regina and Saskatoon comes from wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia. But Saskatchewan has wildfires of its own adding to the poor air quality.
According to Steve Roberts, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency vice-president, Saskatchewan has had 410 wildfires so far this year.
The five-year average is around 278 to this point.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there are 99 active wildfires in the province.
Roberts said the province has recruited help from Manitoba and Ontario to help manage the fires.
Last week, Creighton, Sask., was on alert for a potential evacuation due to a wildfire but that has since been contained.
The concern for residents now turns to the smoke.
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