Highway 3 near Prince Albert re-opened after wildfire closure

Highway 3 near Prince Albert has re-opened after a wildfire closure on Monday.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency announced on Monday afternoon that Highway 3 South was closed in both directions due to thick smoke causing low visibility in the area.

RCMP at that time said visibility was extremely poor due to thick smoke caused by wildfires.

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The Prince Albert Fire Department responded to the fire with support from Buckland Fire as strong winds push flames north toward Prince Albert.

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