Over the last week, forest fires have erupted in northern Saskatchewan, forcing many communities to evacuate.
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As of Saturday afternoon, there are 16 active fires in the province. Eight of which are uncontained. There has been 81 fires so far in 2023, surpassing the five year average of 42.
Here are some of the scenes from northern Saskatchewan.
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Large swaths of the province are considered at extreme or high risk according to the Fire Danger Map.
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Environment Canada has released an air quality advisory Buffalo Narrows, Peter Pond Lake, La Loche and Clearwater River Provincial Park.
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People are fighting to put out the fires across northern Saskatchewan.
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A nighttime view of the fire blazing in Moosomin.
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The Moosomin fire.
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An ariel view of the Moosomin fire.
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The fires have forced communities to evacuate.
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The Moosomin fire.
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Smoke fills the air in northern Saskatchewan.
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The Moosomin fire.
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Fire bans are also in place across several rural municipalities across the province.
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Dry conditions are expected to persist for the next 72 hours.
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Smoke can be seen for miles outside of Moosomin, Sask.
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There are currently 29 active fires in Saskatchewan.
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Residents say the smoke has made it hard to breathe.
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There is no current timeline when residents will be able to return to the community.
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