SASKATOON FIREFIGHTERS, FIRE ENGINE, AND WATER TRUCK DEPLOYED TO LA RONGE

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) has sent seven firefighters to La Ronge as the northern Saskatchewan wildfires begin to encroach on the community. In addition to the firefighters, the SFD has sent one fire engine and one water truck. The request for additional logistical support and the need to protect structures within the community’s industrial area came from the Province’s Emergency Management and Fire Safety on Saturday, July 4.

The Saskatoon firefighters, fire engine, and water truck arrived in La Ronge by 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 5. The SFD may send more staff on a rotational basis, but is ensuring complete coverage of personnel and equipment within the City. The City of Saskatoon has also offered two more water trucks from the Public Works Division, if requested.  

There have been no further requests for the City of Saskatoon to host additional evacuees of the northern wildfires. Currently, there are approximately 350 guests at the Hank Ruys Soccer Centre and hundreds more are staying in hotels and with family and friends. The City will open the SaskTel Soccer Centre if the need arises.

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