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Evacuation order lifted near Shellbrook, Saskatchewan fires

Created at 1 Jun · 10:08 PM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
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Residents near Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, can return home after the rural municipality lifted its evacuation order on June 1. The Lobstick fire, which had grown to 19,000 hectares, saw improvements due to rain and firefighting efforts. Meanwhile, the Cayford fire north of Hudson Bay continues to affect over 1,000 people.

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Key Numbers

19,000 hectaresLobstick fire size
47,000 acresLobstick fire size
1,000people evacuated from Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation
11,500 hectaresCayford fire size
28,400 acresCayford fire size

Who's Involved

Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency
Officials reporting improved fire situation
Red Cross
Supporting evacuated communities
Scott Moe
Premier of Saskatchewan

↳ Why This Matters

Wildfires in agricultural regions can lead to significant disruptions, including evacuations, damage to crops and livestock, and impacts on farming operations. Saskatchewan is experiencing extreme fire risk in many areas, including the southern grain belt, highlighting the vulnerability of these communities to natural disasters.

Key facts

  • The RM of Shellbrook rescinded its evacuation order on June 1, allowing residents to return home.
  • The Lobstick fire grew slightly to 19,000 hectares but saw improvements due to rain and firefighting efforts.
  • The Cayford fire north of Hudson Bay has forced over 1,000 people from Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation to evacuate.
  • The Red Cross is supporting communities affected by the Cayford fire.
  • Many parts of Saskatchewan are in extreme fire risk, including the southern grain belt.

Wildfires in agricultural regions can lead to significant disruptions, including evacuations, damage to crops and livestock, and impacts on farming operations. Saskatchewan is experiencing extreme fire risk in many areas, including the southern grain belt, highlighting the vulnerability of these communities to natural disasters.

Frequently asked questions

The Lobstick fire is burning near Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, and has grown to 19,000 hectares. The evacuation order for the RM of Shellbrook has been lifted.

No homes have been lost due to the Lobstick fire. A chicken coop, a shed, and an unoccupied trailer were destroyed.

The Cayford fire, north of Hudson Bay, has forced over 1,000 people from Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation to evacuate. It covers 11,500 hectares.

Yes, fire bans are in effect across Saskatchewan, including the southern grainbelt, with 58 bans in rural municipalities, 29 in urban areas, and four in provincial parks.

What Happens Next

01Continued efforts to contain the Lobstick and Cayford fires.
02Ongoing support for evacuated communities by the Red Cross.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 10:04 PM
Rural areas near Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, are still evacuated due to ongoing fires affecting agricultural communities.
@westernproducer via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 10:03 PM
The evacuation order for the rural municipality of Shellbrook has been lifted, allowing residents to return home.
The Western Producer via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 10:03 PM
The Lobstick fire near Shellbrook, Sask. has improved, with some livestock evacuated but no homes lost.
The Western Producer via PiQSuite

Sources

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Rural areas near Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, still evacuated due to fire https://t.co/iYMZH1bkOg #cdnag #westcdnag #SKag@westernproducer via PiQSuite
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Rural areas near Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, still evacuated due to firem.piqsuite.com
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Rural municipality of Shellbrook lifts evacuation orderm.piqsuite.com

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