The Lobstick wildfire in Saskatchewan has surged to 19,000 hectares as of Saturday morning, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. The fire is moving north toward the community of Shellbrook, but remains approximately 11 kilometres away from the town.
Officials have urged residents to heed evacuation orders as the fire continues to spread. As the fire approaches Shellbrook, it moves out of dense forest areas, and crews are confident they can control the blaze in those more open regions.
Evacuation orders remain in place for affected areas. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is monitoring the situation closely and providing updates as conditions change.
