Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says two people have been charged with setting wildfires.
He says one of them was charged in relation to a fire around La Ronge, which has forced 7,000 people to flee their homes.
Wildfires have forced between 10,000 and 15,000 people from their homes throughout Saskatchewan in recent days.
There are 24 active wildfires and Moe says many of them are human caused, either intentionally or unintentionally.
The province is under a state of emergency, making it easier for different levels of government to co-ordinate a response.
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Moe says they are in daily contact with the federal government but have not yet asked for the military to help airlift out evacuees as they have so far been able to get them out by road.
The most significant uncontained blaze remains the Shoe fire, with the Pisew fire near La Ronge closely following in severity.
In northern Saskatchewan, North Battleford firefighters are working to control the flames near La Ronge. More than 50 firefighters from across Saskatchewan and the United States have joined forces in a co-ordinated effort to battle the blaze.
The City of North Battleford recently shared an update on social media, highlighting the challenging conditions of the Pisew fire near La Ronge.
“Shifts in the wind are reportedly making this fight a difficult one,” the city said on X.
“Our crew is tired but continuing to work hard; they are being well looked after by community members from La Ronge who are assisting on the ground.”
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