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By Nigel Maxwell

Weekend getaway

Provincial fire ban lifted

Jul 26, 2024 | 12:45 PM

There’s some good news being offered to people heading out this weekend to the province’s lakes and campgrounds.

Due to recent rainfall and cooler weather, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) rescinded the provincial fire ban.

The fire ban will be lifted on all Crown lands, provincial parks, and provincial recreation sites located north of the provincial forest boundary along with the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.

The public is reminded that provincial parks, municipalities, and R.M.’s may still have their own local fire ban, restriction, or advisory in place.

Precipitation received overnight and expected precipitation forecasted in the next 36 hours across the northern provincial forest will bring fire hazards down in that area.

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Anyone who spots a wildfire is urged to call 1-800-667-9660 or dial 9-1-1.

The latest fire risk maps, fire prevention tips and an interactive fire ban map can be found at saskpublicsafety.ca.

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