A fast moving fire has caused a mandatory evacuation order south of Shellbrook, Sask., as crews continue to battle multiple active fires across the province.
An emergency alert issued to residents Saturday morning ordered people living from one mile west to five miles east of Shellbrook and south of Highway 3 in the RM of Shellbrook to evacuate immediately.
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Officials warned that the fire is moving northwest and urged people not to delay evacuating.
According to the latest update from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, there are 10 active fires across the province, including forest fires and grass fires.
The fire, named Lobstick, was first reported Tuesday afternoon shortly after 3 p.m., with fire crews attending the scene soon after, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.
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