Saskatchewan experienced a relatively moderate wildfire season in 2026, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. The SPSA revealed that as of Oct. 19, there have been 358 wildfires in the province this year. That figure is lower than last year’s total of 520 and the five-year average of 539. In its Wednesday recap of the 2026 operational season, the SPSA said 165 of the wildfires were human. That’s nearly half of all documented fires and more than the number caused by lightning strikes. “Despite nearly 360 wildfires this season, there was minimal damage and losses to property due to the incredible work of our wildland firefighters, first responders and community members,” said Public Safety Minister Michael Weger in a news release. The SPSA noted the fires burned more than 300,000 hectares across the province, mostly in the northern response area. In June, the Village of Denare Beach marked the one-year anniversary of the devastating Wolf Fire, which destroyed more than 200 homes in the community. Rebuilding efforts began roughly three months after the fire, with the community enacting a five-phase mitigation plan. The SPSA stated the community has successfully rebuilt 58 homes in the area to date with nine more expected to be finished this month. The agency also said the community had completed three phases of its plan so far. Although Saskatchewan currently has a low number of active wildfire , public safety officials advise residents to stay alert and prevent new fires by following local fire restrictions and practicing safe outdoor activities. Sending support In addition to dealing with its own wildfire season, the SPSA also provided resources to other areas in Canada and even the U.S. The resources include personnel, equipment and air support. They were deployed to the following areas: Spring flooding The agency said it shifted from engaging in emergency operations to long-term recovery and assistance efforts related to widespread flooding seen in spring and summer this year. According to the update, the SPSA Operations Division responded to 47 flooding incidents this year, with 30 of them caused by snow melt. The SPSA’s Recovery Task Team has been providing support for dozens of impacted communities, including recovery centres, virtual town halls and the creation of a web portal to provide recovery information and assistance to local government officials. As of Oct. 21, the Provincial Disaster Assistance program is helping with 186 disaster designations across the province — related to issues of flooding, plow winds, heavy rain, tornadoes and more.
