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LA LOCHE, Sask. – Evacuation orders for several communities in northern Saskatchewan have been lifted after residents were forced to flee due to wildfires.
Those who live in Saulteaux First Nation, La Loche and Creewater River Dene nation are allowed to return to their homes.
Community leaders say on social media that they have been told the fires are contained.
Fires near the Saulteaux First Nation had grown to 5,000 hectares and the fires near La Loche and Clearwater River Dene Nation were 266 hectares.
More than 200 people from the communities left their homes last week.
Leaders say damage to properties has been minimal.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 8, 2023.
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