PAGC Briefing
Monday July 13, 2015 @ 1100h
PROVINCE WIDE WEATHER
Today: Mostly cloudy conditions to the entire province except the eastern portion north of the
Churchill River. Rain showers possible on the western side, central areas and southern of the
province. There is a risk of thunder shower for most of the province.
Tonight: Much the same as today.
Outlook for Tuesday: Mostly cloudy conditions with showers. There will be some clearing in
the Agricultural Zone with a risk of thundershowers. There is also a risk of thundershowers along
the western and southern side of the forested area.
Smoke:
Smoke is not expected to be a problem today.
Highways
New Road Closures (Fluid)
 Hwy 102
 Hwy 916
 Hwy 969
 Hwy 2 North at the Hwy 264 Jct
 Hwy 2 North at Weyakwin Jct.
 Hwy165 West of the 910 Jct to Beuaval
 Hwy 165 East Of Beauval
 Hwy165 East of Hwy2 to Hwy 106
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Hwy 912 (Wapewekka Rd) North of
the East Trout Lake Jnt.
Hwy 914
Hwy 955 from La Loche
Hwy 965 (Cluff Lake Road)
Ramsey Bay Road
Elaine Lake Road
Hwy 937
Fire information:
For provincial fire reports, fires activity maps and fire danger maps go to:
http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/fire
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PAGC Briefing
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PAGC WILDFIRES OF INTEREST:
INCIDENT
15WY – MLIR13
(Montreal Lake)
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15WY – PHILION
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SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
4,100 ha
Not Contained
Montreal Lake Reserve, Timber Bay at risk.
Montreal Lake Reserve, Timber Bay evacuated
No change from previous report of 7 values confirmed burned at Montreal Lake since Jul 3,
including one 4-plex.
Buckland and Smeaton Fire Departments in Montreal Lake, handling spot fires.
Helicopters, crews working with dozers, values protection in place.
Continue patrol hot spots off of Waskesiu Road and around the subdivision
30 military personnel deployed
Better conditions helping progress in extinguishing hot spots.
Fire line around community holding, no significant fire growth
INCIDENT
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LOCATION
North of Montreal Lake,
east of Hwy 2.
LOCATION
East and North of
Weyakwin
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
105,000
Not Contained
Weyakwin, Ramsey subdivision, and the Provincial Rec Site at Weyakwin, Highway 2, Sasktel
Tower at risk.
Weyakwin, Ramsey subdivision evacuated.
Six Type 2 crews and two Type 1 crews working at Weyakwin town site including Carlyle Fire
Department.
Crews working with dozers and heavy equipment north of Weyakwin, tying into unburnt fuels
to cut block. Water hauling equipment is supporting the crews.
Martensville Fire Department is working at Ramsey Bay on hot spots.
65 military personnel assist on new hot spots.
Fire has burned up to the outer limits of the Northern Hamlet of Weyakwin and the Ramsey
Bay Subdivision which continue to be protected by catlines and/or sprinklers.
Crews are working along the major road corridors to reduce smoke and fire issues
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Other Fires of Interest as of July 10
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
Surrounding the north
96,271 ha
end of the airport, and
Not Yet Contained
1.5 km west of La Ronge
Areas Impacted: La Ronge, Wadin Bay, Nemeiben Lake, Sucker River, English Bay and Highway
#102.
All fires in the region - All previously announced evacuations remain in effect.
60 man army unit and Ontario crew assisting atthe La Ronge Airport and to the east of La
Ronge
30 man army unit assisting at Wadin Bay and Sucker River
30 man army unit assisting at English Bay
Wadin Bay and Nemeiben Lake campgrounds have burned and will be closed for the remainder
of the year.
Fire line east of airport stable, fire line west of airport moved further to the west.
15LA-EGG
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INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
5 km east of Laloche
15BN-MACK
15 km SW of Turnor Lk
27,911 ha
Not Contained
6km north of Bear Crk
 La Loche, Bear Creek, Turnor Lake, Clearwater River Dene Nation, Bear Creek, Hwy 155 and
Hwy 909 at risk.
 La Loche, Clearwater River, and Turnor Lake on full evacuation.
 The fire grew north and has become a threat to HWY 955.
 Aircraft were grounded due to smoke and rain
 The Brady fire and the Mack fire are approx. 3.5 km apart on the north east corner of the fire
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
15LX-SENYK
2 km west of Pinehouse
85,000 ha
 Community of Pinehouse, Cabins on Seymore Lake at risk.
 Fire crews continue to work on the cat line protecting the community
Not Contained
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
15BN-BRADY
North of La Loche approx.
14 km north of
Clearwater Dene Nation.
92,000 ha
On going
assessment
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Clearwater Dene Nation, La Loche, Hwy 955 (Cluff Lake Road) at risk.
No resources on the fire as all aircraft grounded due to smoke and rain.
A finger of the Mack fire is within 3.5 km from the SW corner of the Brady Fire.
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
15BN-MALLORY
24 km south of Turnor
Lake
6100 ha
Not Contained
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Turnor Lake at risk.
No firefighting activity as all aircraft grounded due to smoke and rain.
24 km from Turnor, 15 km from Bear Creek
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
15LA-BOB
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40 km northeast of La
27,198 ha
Not contained
Ronge
Miles Lake, McKay lake at risk.
VP crews continue to maintain water systems and sprinklers systems active.
Crews on SE part of fire, supported by 2 helicopters
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
15LX-BOB
West side of Hwy 903
north of Canoe Lake
800 ha
Not Contained
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
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Hwy 903, McKay Lake at risk.
Aircraft grounded due to smoke and rain.
Fire received some rain and hail July 11
INCIDENT
LOCATION
4.5 km North of
173,941 ha
Protecting Values
Patuanak
Patuanak, English River First Nation, cabins on Primeau Lake at risk.
Patuanak, English River evacuated.
The fire is now 4.5 km north of the community of Patuanak, the fire has reached the Churchhill
River and is on the east shore of the Shaganaw Lake.
South end of the fire it is approx. 8 km east of HWY 918
15LX-FORCIER
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INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
West of Vermette Lake
Ongoing
62,000 ha
and South of Dillon Lake
Assessment
Vermette, Dillon and Little Dillon Lakes at risk.
It is confirmed that 3 cabins burned on Dillon Lake (all belonging to the school) and 1 cabin
burned on Dillon River
No firefighting activity as all aircraft grounded due to smoke and rain
15BN-BRAY
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INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
18,902 ha
16 km north of
Not contained
Grandmothers Bay
Dickens Lake, Grandmothers Bay, Hailstone Lake at risk.
Dickens Lake, Grandmothers Bay, Hailstone Lake evacuated.
Fire is ~11.7 km northwest of Grandmother’s Bay
The fire crossed highway 102, approximately 1 km north of Dickens Lake Rec Area
Also monitoring the Marcus Fire ~ 4 km to the south of Grandmother’s Bay
15LA-BRIAN FIRE
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INCIDENT
SIZE (Ha)
West of La Loche, on
3,940 ha
west side of Lac La Loche.
Clearwater Dene Nation and La Loche at risk.
No firefighting activity as all aircraft grounded due to smoke and rain
15BN-CLAY
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LOCATION
STATUS
Not Contained
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INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
15LX-SUDDEN
2 km west of Hwy 155
north of Green Lake at
km 60
7,035 ha
Ongoing
Assessment
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Derocher Lake and Highway 155 at risk.
Active was relatively quiet July 11
Ground crews working the east and west side of the fire
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
49.8 km northeast of La
7,036 ha
Ronge
VP units are deployed on values and running.
15LA-BEAR
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INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
Not Contained
STATUS
West of Upper Cummins
Ongoing
12,250 ha
Lake
Assessment
Niska Channel (at south end of Little Peter Pond Lake) at risk.
Dillon, Michel Point, St. George’s Hill smoke issues
The fire is still approx. 1 km from HWY 925 and 30 km away from Dillon and St. George’s Hill.
July 11 No firefighting activity as all aircraft grounded due to smoke and rain.
15BN-JAYLEEN
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INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
15LA-STOWERS
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37 km southwest of 904 ha
La Ronge
Hall Lake, Clam Lake, and Sikatchu.
Hall Lake, Clam Lake, Sikatchu under general evacuation.
Two crews working the west and eastern edges of the fire line
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
Not Contained
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15LA-LYNX
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22 km Southwest of 329
Not Contained
Stanley Mission
2 km north of Hwy
915
Highway 915, south of Stanley Mission at risk.
Fire at north side of road and risk of spreading to south side or road at km 6 into Stanley
Mission
Ground support and retardant truck continue to be in place for Stanley Mission access
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
16.5 km Northwest
of La Ronge
 5 to 7 values on Williams Peninsula
Comments/Actions
 Ongoing assessment.
2,689 ha
Not Contained
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
15LA-CAREY
41 km Southwest of
La Ronge
200 ha
Not Contained
15LA-FRANCIS
Values @ Risk
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 Values at Mitchell Bay, Hunter’s Bay, Pickerel Bay
 MOE cabin at Hunter’s Bay
Comments/Actions
 Fire has grown considerably in size
 Assessment of fire underway
 Water bombers on the fire July 11
INCIDENT
LOCATION
SIZE (Ha)
STATUS
15DB-VANCE
8.5km west of
Deschambault Lake
12,979 ha
Not Contained
Values @ Risk
 Deschambault Lake
Comments/Actions
 Two crews with helicopter support being deployed to northeast corner to begin securing line
towards the community.
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