Both the number of fires and the number not contained, have increased in Saskatchewan. There are now 25 fires burning, 8 are not contained, There have been 216 fires so far this year as compared to the fire year average of 198. A province-wide fire ban was implemented Friday because of the extreme heat and dry conditions which boosted the risk of fire. In addition many rural municipalities have also issued their own fire bans including the Rural Municipality of Corman Park.