BUFFALO NARROWS, Sask. - Hundreds of wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are to return home as heavy smoke in the northern region appears to have subsided. Community leaders say they have lifted most evacuation orders for Buffalo Narrows, Buffalo River Dene Nation and Île-à-la-Crosse. Buffalo Narrows Mayor Sandy Ericson says most of the roughly 600 people who fled the area are expected to return home. Buffalo River Dene Nation Chief Norma Catarat says 411 people returned home as of Wednesday evening and more are expected to make their way back.

Source: The Star May 26, 2023 03:49 UTC