Sandy Bay, Sask., declares state of emergency over forest fire smoke

Source: CBC News, August 31, 2017 

70 people with health risks taken to Prince Albert

Heavy smoke from forest fires has forced 70 people from their homes in the northern community of Sandy Bay, Sask.

The community declared a state of emergency Wednesday night.

People with lung conditions, elderly people and children have been transported out of the community. They were driven to hotels in Prince Albert, where they were greeted by members of the Red Cross.

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Image Source: Smoke billows from a wildfire in northern Saskatchewan. (Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure)

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