Manitoba Wildfires

• Manitoba projects $1.6-billion deficit, more than double the original forecast

  The government of Manitoba is blaming last summer's disastrous wildfire season for causing this year's budget deficit to balloon to more than double the original estimate.

  Consumer

  Dec 15, 2025
  
• Underground fires a potential threat in Manitoba

  2025 was a deadly and tragic wildfire season and even as winter approaches, they continue to be a threat. Sixty-six fires remain active in Manitoba.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2025
  
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• Manitoba youth advocate calls for more help for kids affected by wildfires

  The Manitoba advocate for children and youth says the provincial government must do more to reduce the harm caused to young people from wildfires.

  Fire

  Oct 15, 2025
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• Manitoba wildfire officials honoured with Order of the Buffalo Hunt

  One of Manitoba's highest honours has been bestowed upon officials who helped the province navigate this year's historically severe wildfire season.

  Fire

  Oct 9, 2025
• Northern Manitoba community recovering from wildfire faces winter food crisis

  After fleeing devastating wildfires this summer, residents of Leaf Rapids have returned. But with winter approaching, they now face a desperate race against the cold.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2025
• Manitoba launches financial assistance program for communities hit by wildfires

  The program includes support for communities that were directly impacted by the fires, as well as those that hosted evacuees who were fleeing the flames.

  Fire

  Oct 1, 2025
• Power restored ahead of schedule in some northern Manitoba communities, Hydro says

  The repairs are two to four weeks ahead of schedule, Hydro said, with work by staff, contractors and partners at SaskPower contributing.

  Fire

  Sep 11, 2025
• Manitoba schools prepare to welcome wildfire evacuee students

  Hundreds of students are expected to begin their years in the Winnipeg School Division, while the Brandon School Division will also be opening its doors to evacuated students.

  Aug 28, 2025
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• ‘We dodged a very big bullet’: Snow Lake residents return after wildfire evacuation

  Snow Lake Mayor Ron Scott says the mandatory evacuation order for the northern community is being lifted and residents are now allowed to return.

  Fire

  Aug 22, 2025
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• Full impact of Manitoba wildfires reflected in hydro outages, Crown corp says

  The impact of wildfires in northern Manitoba continues to be felt, with thousands of evacuees still waiting to return home as major hydro repair efforts are underway.

  Fire

  Aug 15, 2025