Multiple wildfires in western Saskatchewan posing threats to First Nations

Wildfire season is underway in Saskatchewan and several First Nation communities in the province are already being affected.

Wildfire season is underway in Saskatchewan and several First Nation communities in the province are already being affected.

On Wednesday (May 3) afternoon the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) said a "high severity" wildfire had burned approx 2,800 hectares and was still burning — posing a "significant threat" to the Moosomin First Nation about 35 kilometres north of North Battleford.

The BATC is urging residents to be vigilant and remain alert to any changes in the fire's behavior. An evacuation plan is in place and the BATC is asking Moosomin First Nation residents to have medications and clothing ready in case of an evacuation order.

The nearby Saulteaux First Nation is also asked to be on alert as the wildfire continues to burn.