A wildfire fueled by high winds has forced the evacuation of several communities in southwest Saskatchewan. (Submitted by Jackie Penny)Residents of the nearby communities of Burstall and Liebenthal are also being asked to leave their homes. Burstall residents have reportedly evacuated to either Kindersley, to the north, or Fox Valley, to the south, according to a Saskatchewan provincial government spokesperson. grass fire video0:13SaskEnergy has above-ground facilities in the Burstall area and is sending technicians to see if they are at risk from the fire, according to a Saskatchewan provincial government spokesperson. "But it is moving rapidly and it's unknown whether it will reach the town or bypass the town," he said.

Source: CBC News October 17, 2017 21:22 UTC