Manitoba Wildfires

• Growing wildfires near Lac du Bonnet reiterate need to be prepared across Manitoba

  Two wildfires are growing near Lac du Bonnet, about a hour north of Winnipeg, where a devastating fire last spring claimed two lives and destroyed dozens of properties.

  Fire

  Jun 3
  
• Manitoba communities working on improving wildfire preparation, prevention

  According to the province's FireView map, there were 17 wildfires burning in Manitoba as of Monday, with six of them out of control.

  Canada

  Jun 2
  
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• Remembering, rebuilding 1 year after the Lac du Bonnet, Man. wildfire

  There are signs of regrowth and rebuilding on Wendigo Road in Lac du Bonnet, Man.

  Canada

  May 13
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• Impact of Nopiming Provincial Park, Man. wildfire lingers 1 year later

  A pristine, picturesque part of Manitoba is now scarred beyond recognition in some areas after a devastating wildfire tore through Nopiming Provincial Park last spring.

  Environment

  May 4
• Manitoba wildfire forecast for 2026 better than last year: minister

  Manitoba’s 2026 wildfire season is not expected to be as intense as last year’s, according to an interim report reflecting on the lessons learned in 2025.

  Environment

  Apr 21
• 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
• 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
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• 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