A state of emergency is in effect on a Saskatchewan First Nation after a fire extensively damaged the community’s water treatment plant on Monday night. Fire crews are worried about the smoke from the burned facility's toxic materials.
Published Tuesday, February 26, 2019 10:29AM EST
Fire crews responded to the blaze after members of the Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation -- about 80 kilometres east of Regina -- noticed billowing smoke and large flames coming from the plant.Families who live near the treatment plant were asked to leave their homes immediately. The community’s local hall was opened to provide shelter.
Councillor Shawn Spencer was unsure just how many homes were affected but told CTV Regina that the water treatment facility “does provide water to every home in the community.”
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