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By paNOW Staff

WILDFIRE ALERT

Prince Albert National Park under wildfire emergency alert

Jul 13, 2025 | 7:42 PM

Just after 6 p.m. on Sunday, Parks Canada issued a Wildfire Emergency Advisory Alert for Prince Albert National Park.

According to the alert, the Buhl Wildfire is currently 40 km from the townsite of Waskesiu.

“The Buhl Wildfire has potential to cause emergency situations for the public, including deteriorating air quality and or visibility due to wildfire smoke,” the alert read.

The impacted area under the Wildfire Emergency Advisory Alert on July 13, 2025. (SaskAlert/screenshot)

This comes after a fire ban was announced earlier Sunday morning.

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Residents and visitors in the area are asked to prepare and be ready to evacuate.

It also advices anyone who is able to leave the area to do so.

It asks the public to avoid travel to the area.