Approximately 500 people were evacuated last night from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, located north east of Swan River.
A forest fire which is burning out of control has forced people to The Pas and Swan River.
Currently the evacuation was for the elderly, people with medical conditions or young children; however a full evacuation could be ordered if the fire gets any closer to homes or the air quality gets worse.
Three water bombers and a helicopter were called in yesterday to fight the fire.
We have no confirmation on the size of the fire or what started it, but we’ll keep you updated as more information comes in.
