Wildfires Force Evacuation of 1,100 in Remote Saskatchewan Communities

In the past few days, wildfires have forced the evacuation of over 1,100 people from pockets of remote communities in Saskatchewan, Canada. The hardest-hit area is the village of Beauval, where 700 residents have been forced to leave their homes. Meanwhile, Parks Canada has warned those in Prince Albert National Park, one of Saskatchewan's premier summer vacation spots, to be ready to evacuate on short notice. This comes as warmer weather is expected to cause an out-of-control wildfire in the 3,900-square-kilometre park to spread. While there is no immediate threat to public safety or the townsite of Waskesiu, changes in the weather and fire behavior could put people at risk. The evacuations and warnings highlight the ongoing threat posed by the wildfires in the region, which have already displaced a significant number of residents from their homes and communities.