Ottawa to Provide Firefighters, Helicopters for Wildfire Support in Saskatchewan

A helicopter at the Provincial Wildfire Center in Prince Albert, Sask., on June 4, 2025.

A helicopter at the Provincial Wildfire Center in Prince Albert, Sask., on June 4, 2025. The Canadian Press/Liam Richards

Ottawa is sending helicopters and more manpower to support wildfire clean up efforts in Saskatchewan, after the provincial public safety minister requested federal support.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said there were 56 active fires in the province as of July 24, 14 of which were “not contained.”