Shoe fire nearing Candle Lake; 24 active blazes burning in Sask [Video]

A view of the firebreak being built at Candle Lake. (Eric Schmalz/Facebook)

A firebreak is being constructed, and rain is expected tomorrow, but today firefighters will begin going door-to-door to complete FireSmart activities in yard sites, beginning in Minowukaw.

“They will be moving firewood, furniture, toys and any other flammable materials away from homes. This work will be done neatly and in an orderly fashion. Items will be placed on your lot a safe distance from your buildings,” read a daily update from the community.

The resort village also has requested 100 trained firefighters to assist with the FireSmart activities. There is already a Wildfire Response Team working on some properties on behalf of private insurance companies.

The resort village said the SPSA will likely open an incident command centre in the community hall as early as today – depending on the fire situation.

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