Saskatchewan wildfires have forced 15,000 evacuations and counting: premier

Lightning strikes spark new fires in northern Sask., stretching resources thin

“We need rain. And we need a lot of it," said Steve Roberts, vice-president of operations with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.

Saskatchewan wildfires have forced 15,000 evacuations and counting: premier

Premier Scott Moe said the biggest destruction has been in places like the northern village of Denare Beach, where some family homes have been lost.

About 15,000 have fled Saskatchewan wildfires and more coming: Premier Moe

PRINCE ALBERT — As Manitoba grapples with wildfires that have forced more than 17,000 people from their homes, the premier of Saskatchewan said Tuesday the situation is becoming just as dire in his province.