Update: The Town of La Ronge provided an update to the Critical SaskAlert sent out Friday morning.
Firefighting crews continue to fight the good fight in the La Ronge area early this morning.
Crews responded to an unexpected potential fire encroachment around the industrial park of La Ronge and surrounding areas.
Fire prevention and fighting activity has things stable at last update.
Crews continue to patrol residential and industrial park areas to be vigilent. No losses to report.
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Previous Information:
A Critical SaskAlert was activated in La Ronge and Area Friday morning at 5:02am.
The alert read as follows:
An ordered evacuation is being issued by La Ronge due to a wildfire that is heading to the Industrial Park northeast of La Ronge.
The wildfire is fast moving and individuals in La Ronge and Eagle Point must evacuate immediately.
All personnel immediately evacuate to safety towards the JRMCC Centre in La Ronge for safety.
(TOP PHOTO – A pictured posted to Facebook by Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson)