Northern Saskatchewan fire ban lifted as risk of wildfires doused

Campers can now roast marshmallows over an open flame, as the Government of Saskatchewan has lifted the fire ban in northern Saskatchewan on Friday.

• Crews 'makingprogress' on northern Sask. wildfires

The ban was put in place on June 25, as the wildfire situation in the north intensified. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, coupled with firefighting efforts, have reduced the risk of wildfires.

The ban affectedCanwood, Fort la Corne, Nisbet, Northern, Porcupine and Torch River provincial forests, and Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Lac La Ronge, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake and Narrow Hills provincial parks, and Bronson Forest and Chitek Lake recreation sites.

However, the province notes that rural and urban municipalities could still have their own fire bans in place and advises people to check before lighting a flame.

More information about current wildfire conditions can be found at saskatchewan.ca/fire.