60-hectare Wilson fire, ignited by lightning, grows near Creighton and Denare Beach; uncontained, residents on evacuation alert.
Creighton and Denare Beach residents are on high alert for possible wildfire evacuation as the Wilson fire, started by a lightning strike, grows to 60 hectares near the communities. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency warns the fire is "not contained" and is burning within 10 km of both towns. Authorities urge residents to be prepared for short notice evacuation, while a municipal fire ban has been implemented, excluding propane and briquette barbecues.
July 11, 2024
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