Wildfire Emergency Breaches La Ronge Airport, Forcing Evacuations

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:22 am

A fast-moving wildfire has led to a dramatic breach at La Ronge airport, triggering emergency evacuations and air quality warnings in the region. Local authorities are working tirelessly to contain the blaze as disrupted transportation and anxious residents face escalating challenges.

theglobeandmail.com / Thousands more flee as Saskatchewan battles wildfires in the north

More than 7,000 people have evacuated the town of La Ronge, nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band

ledevoir.com / Plus de 7000 personnes ont dû fuir à cause des feux en Saskatchewan

Elles proviennent de la ville de La Ronge, au nord de la province, menacée par des incendies qui font toujours rage.

nationalpost.com / Saskatchewan fire evacuations grow after blaze breaches airport

The out-of-control fire is fast moving and was listed at more than 836 square kilometres in size as of Monday evening

calgaryherald.com / Wildfire live updates: Air quality warnings issued for northern Alberta | La Ronge airport breached by wildfire

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

nationalobserver.com / Saskatchewan fire evacuations increase after blaze breaches airport

The latest wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are being told to head south to Prince Albert after being ordered to leave the northern town of La Ronge.

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