Manitoba Forest Fires

• Manitoba to upgrade water bomber fleet ahead of forest fire season

  The province says it has now spent $4.1 million over the past three years to support its fleet of seven water bombers.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2022
  
• Wildfire in Sandilands Provincial Forest deemed out of control: officials

  As of Sunday morning, the fire was 800 hectares and continued to grow in Sandilands Provincial Forest through the day as winds gusted to 50 km/h through the afternoon.

  Fire

  May 9, 2021
  
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• Wildfire warnings amid tinder-dry conditions in Manitoba this spring

  Much of southern and central Manitoba is seeing tinder-dry conditions this spring, fueling the risk of wildfires.

  Environment

  Apr 5, 2021
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• High wildfire danger levels in Manitoba lead to travel restrictions

  Level 2 travel restrictions in the area mean that motorized backcountry travel such as on ATVs is prohibited in this area.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2021
• Forest fire concerns in Manitoba heating up

  Manitoba Conservation says 75 forest fires are currently burning in the province -- many of them due to a combination of heat and lightning.

  Fire

  Aug 1, 2017
• Manitoba wildfires: Water bombers douse flames, cottagers continue to flee

  Many residents affected by forest fires in West Hawk Lake expected to be gone for about a day, but said they could be here for the week.

  May 9, 2016