The Manitoba Wildfire Service is reporting a high to extreme level of fire danger in the north area of the province and a low level of fire danger in the rest of the province. There are 127 active wildfires across the province, a total of 196 wildfires to date, above the average of 156 total fires for this date.

The town of Lynn Lake and Marcel Colomb First Nation have been evacuated. O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation has also declared a local state of emergency and, with smoke in the area, is evacuating priority individuals.

The Canadian Red Cross and provincial Department of Families’ Emergency Social Services are providing evacuation support to communities.

Manitoba Parks issued a closure and evacuation order for Burge Lake and Zed Lake.

Heading into Canada Day (July 1), the Manitoba Wildfire Service asks all Manitobans to celebrate responsibly with fire prevention in mind. Fireworks are prohibited in provincial parks, and a permit is needed to set off fireworks within the burn permit area. For areas outside the burn permit area, contact municipalities directly for permit requirements.

The Manitoba Emergency Management Organization continues to work with local authorities, First Nations and emergency management partners to provide guidance and support for wildfire preparedness and response activities. This includes reviewing existing emergency plans and sharing up-to-date information.

Fires of Note

North region

  • Fire NO019, located 12 kilometres from Leaf Rapids, is approximately 7,000 hectares and is being monitored.
  • Fire NO027, located 14.5 kilometres from Nelson House, is approximately 7,300 hectares and is out of control.
  • Fire NO028, located 13 kilometres from Wuskwatim Generating Station, is approximately 10,000 hectares and is out of control.
  • Fire NO048, located 13 kilometres from Nelson House, is approximately 500 hectares and is being held.
  • Fire NO050, located 11.5 kilometres from Lynn Lake, is approximately 5,175 hectares and is out of control.
  • Fire NO072, located 10 kilometres from Lac Brochet, is approximately 1,500 hectares and is being monitored.
  • Fire NO080, located 13 kilometres from South Indian Lake, is approximately 5,000 hectares and is out of control.

To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line toll-free at 1-800-782-0076.