SPSA Fire Ban Revised to Prevent Further Human Caused Wildfires

CANADA, May 27 - Released on May 26, 2025

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has expanded the provincial fire ban to include:

• All vacant Crown land;
• Provincial parks located within the provincial forest; and,
• The provincial forest, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District.

The order placed earlier this month has been revised and the expansion of the provincial fire ban is effective as of 5 p.m. on May 26, 2025. 

The fire ban prohibits any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks in the designated boundary. 

"An extreme fire risk exists across most of the province," SPSA Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts said. "The majority of the active fires in the province are caused by human activity. It is important for everyone to know that human-caused fires are preventable."

In Saskatchewan, human-caused wildfires typically start in accessible areas near communities and roads. Simple actions like not driving a vehicle on dry grass, drowning campfires until embers are cool and talking to young children about fire safety can make an impact on the number of fires in Saskatchewan.

The SPSA continues to encourage all other municipalities, rural municipalities and communities to examine fire risks in their area and to consider implementing consistent fire bans to prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires. 

As of 3 p.m., there are 20 wildfires burning in the province. To date, Saskatchewan has had 200 wildfires, which is 36 more than the same point in time last year of 164. The wildfire 5-year average in Saskatchewan to date is 123. 

Anyone who spots a wildfire can call 1-800-667-9660, dial 9-1-1 or contact their closest SPSA Forest Protection Area office.

People can find an interactive fire ban map, frequently asked questions, fire risk maps and fire prevention tips at saskpublicsafety.ca.

A list of fire bans and restrictions in provincial parks and recreation sites can be found here.

Established in 2017, the SPSA is a treasury board crown corporation responsible for wildfire management, emergency management, Sask911, SaskAlert, the Civic Addressing Registry, the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program and fire safety. 

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