Saskatchewan Wildfire Grows, Forcing Evacuations in the Area to Expand

A forest fire burns late into the evening northeast of Prince Albert, Sask., on May 17, 2021. Kayle Neis / The Canadian Press

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.—Dry conditions and strong winds caused a large wildfire to grow Tuesday near Saskatchewan’s third−largest city even as firefighters fought the flames.

“The fire continues to rage,” said Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne.