Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency

08/18/2026

🌊🔥 Wildfire and Flooding Update: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (as of 4:00 p.m.)

There are currently 13 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. The status of these fires is:

• 1 Contained
• 9 Ongoing Assessment
• 3 Protecting Values

For more information, visit the Active Incidents webpage: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/active-incidents/active-incidents
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While the province currently has a low number of active wildfires, the risk of new fires remains. Lightning and human activity can both contribute to wildfire starts.

‼️ If you are spending time outdoors, especially in wooded areas or dry grasslands, please use caution. Any materials, equipment, or activities that generate heat, not just open flames, have the potential to start a fire.
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The SPSA also continues to support three active flooding incidents.

If you are impacted by flooding, visit the Flooding Support Portal for more information:
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/emergency/flooding-support

08/18/2026

⚠️🚜 Expect more farm equipment on Saskatchewan highways in the coming weeks. Let's do our part to keep everyone safe this harvest season.

🌾🚜 Harvest is underway in parts of Saskatchewan.

Watch for slow-moving farm equipment on provincial highways and give operators plenty of space. Learn when permits may be required for moving large agricultural equipment:

🔗 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/transportation-and-road-construction/information-for-truckers-and-commercial-trucking-companies/moving-farm-equipment

08/18/2026

🏠 Could first responders find your home in an emergency?

Make sure your house numbers are:

• Large and easy to read
• Visible from the street
• Unobstructed by landscaping or decorations
• Clearly marked at the driveway if the house sits back from the road
• Easy to see at night

🚒 Making your address easy to spot can help save valuable time during emergencies.

08/17/2026

The SPSA Lending A Helping Hand 🤝

As part of the North West Compact Agreement, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is deploying four Division Supervisors to assist the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) with ongoing wildfire response efforts.

The ODF is currently responding to numerous wildland fires across Oregon. With local resources exhausted, the agency requested additional support from the SPSA.

✈️ The Division Supervisors departed Saskatchewan on Monday morning and are expected to arrive in Salem, Oregon, later that evening. They will receive their briefing and assignments on Tuesday.

Please join us in wishing them a safe deployment.

08/17/2026

🏠 When every second counts, home fire sprinklers are ready to respond. Designed to activate quickly and control a fire at its source, they can help reduce damage and provide valuable time to get to safety.

♻️ To help conserve water, only the sprinkler closest to the fire typically activates.

Keep sprinkler heads clear and unobstructed to ensure your system works properly.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.nfpa.org/downloadable-resources/safety-tip-sheets/home-sprinklers-tip-sheet

08/17/2026

While wildfire numbers are decreasing, it only takes one spark to start a grass fire. Dry, overgrown grass can increase the risk and help flames spread rapidly.

You can help prevent grass fires by:
✂️ Keeping grass cut to less than 10 cm
💦 Watering regularly to prevent it from drying out

Together, these small steps can help keep our communities safer and protect the environment.

👉 More grass fire prevention tips: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/public-resources/fire-education

08/14/2026

Wildfire and Flooding Update: Friday, August 14, 2026 (as of 3:30 p.m.)

🔥 There are currently 16 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Status of the fires are: three Contained, 10 Ongoing Assessment and three Protecting Values.

In comparison, on July 14, 2026, there were 55 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Status of the fires were: seven Contained, six Not Contained, 35 Ongoing Assessment and are Protecting Values.

At this time, there are no Fires of Note to report.
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‼️The SPSA reminds residents and visitors that human-caused fires are preventable and to please continue to take precautions when outdoors, especially in dry and forested areas.

For more information on how you can prevent wildfires, check out saskpublicsafety.ca
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🌊 There are five active flooding incidents that the Agency is responding to. The SPSA currently has one active Declaration of Local Emergency due to flooding.

The SPSA has responded to a total of 47 flooding incidents in 2026. In 2025, at this same date, the Agency had a total of nine flooding incidents.
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🚧 For information on specific locations, please refer to the local community administrations or the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline: https://hotline.gov.sk.ca/

For more information, check out the Active Incidents webpage: https://www.saskpublicsafety.ca/active-incidents/active-incidents

08/14/2026

📏🔥 Wildfire sizes are typically reported in hectares, a unit used to measure land area. As conditions change, these measurements help emergency responders monitor fire growth, assess conditions, allocate resources, and communicate impacts to communities.

Putting hectares into context helps make reported wildfire sizes more meaningful and easier to visualize.

🏈💚 With the upcoming game this weekend, we just have one last message for you: Go Riders Go!

08/14/2026

🔥 While wildfires can have significant impacts on communities and landscapes, some wildfires also play an important role in Saskatchewan's boreal forest ecosystem.

For thousands of years, fire has helped shape and renew boreal forests by:

- Returning nutrients to the soil
- Creating space for new growth
- Helping some species, like jack pine, release their seeds
- Supporting natural forest renewal cycles

🌿 Wildfires can act like nature's reset button. Many plants and animals have adapted to periodic fire, making wildfire a natural part of a healthy boreal ecosystem.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about the role wildfire plays in Saskatchewan's forests.

08/13/2026

As we look back on a busy flood season, we're reflecting on the significant response efforts that took place across Saskatchewan this summer.

🌊 So far in 2026, the SPSA has supported 47 flooding events across the province, with support continuing in five local areas.

Flooding kept SPSA staff and crews exceptionally busy this year. For comparison, the SPSA has supported an average of nine flooding events annually over the past five years.

Thank you to the crews, communities and volunteers who came together to help protect Saskatchewan. Your hard work, dedication and support made a difference during a challenging flood season. 💙👏