Uranium City Evacuated

forest fire forces evacuation of northern Saskatchewan town
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Heavy smoke from a blazing forest fire has left Uranium City a ghost town. 74 people were flown to Fort Smith, North West Territories Sunday night. Residents with health risks are being housed in hotels, while others are sheltered at a Fort Smith College. The fire was more than 11 kilometers from Uranium City Sunday evening, and could could cover a territory as large as 5 thousand hectares.

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