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Residents of Sikachu Lake and Clam Bridge are being told to evacuate immediately as wildfire activity escalates. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band issued the order Thursday afternoon, urging everyone to head to Hall Lake or a safe alternate location.
June 5 evacuation ordered for Clam Bridge and Sikachu Lake as wildfire closes in. Residents urged to act fast.

Evacuation ordered as wildfire nears Sikachu Lake and Clam Bridge

June 5, 2025
Breeze Content | SaskAlert

At 3:04 p.m. on June 5, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band issued a mandatory evacuation order for Sikachu Lake and Clam Bridge as a fast-moving wildfire threatens the area.

Residents are instructed to leave immediately and seek safety either at a secure location away from the fire or at the Hall Lake Culture Centre.

The wildfire is advancing rapidly, prompting urgent action to protect lives.

Highway 2 has reopened for southbound traffic, providing an evacuation route for those in the affected communities.

Officials urge all individuals in the area to evacuate without delay and follow local emergency instructions.

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Residents of Sikachu Lake and Clam Bridge are being told to evacuate immediately as wildfire activity escalates. The Lac La Ronge Indian Band issued the order Thursday afternoon, urging everyone to head to Hall Lake or a safe alternate location.
June 5 evacuation ordered for Clam Bridge and Sikachu Lake as wildfire closes in. Residents urged to act fast.

Evacuation ordered as wildfire nears Sikachu Lake and Clam Bridge

June 5, 2025
Breeze Content | SaskAlert

At 3:04 p.m. on June 5, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band issued a mandatory evacuation order for Sikachu Lake and Clam Bridge as a fast-moving wildfire threatens the area.

Residents are instructed to leave immediately and seek safety either at a secure location away from the fire or at the Hall Lake Culture Centre.

The wildfire is advancing rapidly, prompting urgent action to protect lives.

Highway 2 has reopened for southbound traffic, providing an evacuation route for those in the affected communities.

Officials urge all individuals in the area to evacuate without delay and follow local emergency instructions.

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