SPSA Fire Ban Revised to Prohibit the Use of ATVs and UTVs

Released on May 29, 2025

Effective as of 5 p.m. on May 29, 2025, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has revised the provincial fire ban to prohibit the use of All Terrain Vehicles and Utility Terrain Vehicles in the following areas of the province:

• All vacant Crown land;
• Provincial parks located within the provincial forest; and,
• The provincial forest, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District.

The fire ban also prohibits any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks in the designated boundary. 

"The vast majority of the active fires in the province are caused by human activity," SPSA Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts said. "By revising the fire ban to prohibit ATVs and UTVs, we are taking a significant step to reducing the number of fire starts." 

In Saskatchewan, human-caused wildfires typically start in accessible areas near communities and roads. Simple actions like not driving a vehicle on dry grass, drowning campfires until embers are cool and talking to young children about fire safety can make an impact on the number of fires in Saskatchewan.

The SPSA continues to encourage all other municipalities, rural municipalities and communities to examine fire risks in their area and to consider implementing consistent fire bans to prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires. 

As of 4 p.m., there are 17 wildfires burning in the province. To date, Saskatchewan has had 207 wildfires, which is 40 more than the same point in time last year of 167. The wildfire 5-year average in Saskatchewan to date is 125. 

Anyone who spots a wildfire can call 1-800-667-9660, dial 9-1-1 or contact their closest SPSA Forest Protection Area office.

People can find an interactive fire ban map, frequently asked questions, fire risk maps and fire prevention tips at saskpublicsafety.ca.

A list of fire bans and restrictions in provincial parks and recreation sites can be found here.

Established in 2017, the SPSA is a treasury board crown corporation responsible for wildfire management, emergency management, Sask911, SaskAlert, the Civic Addressing Registry, the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program and fire safety. 

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