Dramatic Escape: Firefighters Flee Wildfire in Saskatchewan

Creighton, Sask. — Firefighters battling a wildfire near the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border had a dramatic close call on May 28. A video shared on social media shows the crew making a hasty escape as flames approached their vehicle. "We had to get out of there," said Trevor Gene, one of the firefighters in the video. "It got really intense, really fast." The video shows thick smoke and flames engulfing the area. The firefighters can be heard shouting instructions as they retreat. Gene said the crew was fortunate to escape without injury. The wildfire is one of many burning across the region. The close call serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by firefighters battling wildfires.