Manitoba Fires

• Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place

  Some national parks across Manitoba have been closed as the province battles roughly 20 wildfires.

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  May 17, 2025
  
• First Nations in northern Manitoba send residents south due to wildfire smoke

  The province says smoke from an out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Manitoba is creating issues in the Red Sucker Lake, Wasagamack and God's Lake First Nations. 

  Fire

  Jul 30, 2024
  
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• Hazy conditions in Manitoba unlikely to go away soon, meteorologist says

  If you're seeing hazy conditions in southern Manitoba, it's no surprise -- Environment Canada says there are wildfires burning ... pretty much everywhere.

  Weather

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Wildfires ramp up in Manitoba after weekend lightning strikes

  More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in Manitoba, with three considered out of control, the province's wildfire service says.

  Environment

  Jun 5, 2023
• Manitoba animal rescuers focused on helping pets left behind after wildfire evacuations

  The Manitoba Animal Alliance says people fleeing the communities would take their animals with them if they could, but it's often not possible.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2021
• Feds approve military help to fight Manitoba wildfires

  The federal government has approved 120 members of the Canadian Armed Forces to help with the Manitoba wildfire fight.

  Fire

  Jul 20, 2021
• Manitoba Wildfire Service reports 120 active fires currently burning in province

  The increase in blazes -- almost double the number reported on Tuesday -- is due, in part, to sparks caused by lightning.

  Environment

  Jul 16, 2021
• Manitoba officials say burn ban not necessary despite extreme heat

  According to Manitoba Wildfire Services, there are 17 wildfires burning across the province right now — 13 being actively fought.

  Weather

  Jul 3, 2021
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• Wildfires, evacuations continue at Manitoba First Nations

  Ongoing wildfires in the Interlake region have caused more than 700 people from Manitoba First Nations to begin evacuating Wednesday night, with help from the Red Cross.

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  May 20, 2021
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• Wildfires rage across Manitoba prompting states of emergency, potential evacuations

  Communities across Manitoba are on stand-by for evacuation due to wildfires, while the RM of North Cypress and the Town of Carberry have declared local states of emergency.

  Fire

  May 18, 2021