By the numbers: northern Sask. wildfires, July 9
All things data for north Saskatchewan's wildfires on July 9
Wildfire numbers:
7,903
Evacuees registered with the Ministry of Social Services.
7,923
Are staying in one of Saskatoon, Prince Albert, North Battleford, orRegina.
695
Are now in Cold Lake, Alta.
10,000-14,000
Estimated numberof evacuees displaced from their homes.
118
Active fires in Saskatchewan,up from 113 on July 8.
601
Year to date wildfires in Saskatchewan.
500
Number of Canadian Forces in northern Saskatchewan.
90,000
Hectares covered in one of the province's largest fires. More area than Saskatchewan's 16 cities have combined.
54
Helicopters dropping water on the fires.
600
Firefighters currently working on firelines.
600
Volunteersafter the Lac La RongeIndian Band put out the call forfirefighters.
1,033,381
Population of Saskatchewan, as of 2011 census data.
404,403
Saskatchewan residents who live outside of metropolitan areas.
601
Kilometres separating Regina and La Ronge.