Manitoba Wildfires

• Manitoba officials brace for potential record-breaking wildfire season

  Manitoba wildfire officials are preparing for what could be one of their busiest wildfire seasons to date.

  Fire

  Apr 11
  
• Wildfire smoke blankets Manitoba Tuesday

  Conditions to some regions of the province are expected to improve but more smoke is expected to move in as a low-pressure system departs.

  Weather

  Aug 15, 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
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• Manitoba fire evacuees reunited with pets after volunteers visit Pukatawagan

  Volunteers with the Manitoba Animal Alliance drove up to Thompson before flying to the northern community last week, and were able to bring 31 animals to Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2022
• Canada’s western provinces battling multiple wildfires amid warm, dry weather

  The B.C. Wildfire Service is keeping an eye on the Nohomin Creek Fire, which measures more than 20 square kilometres and is burning just west of the Village of Lytton.

  Weather

  Jul 19, 2022
• Restoring power to First Nation communities could take another month: Manitoba Hydro

  The Crown utility says there is no road to the fire-damaged lines, making it difficult to replace the poles.

  Environment

  Sep 23, 2021
• South African firefighters who tested positive for COVID-19 cleared for active duty

  Two firefighters among the around 100-person South African deployment along with 12 close contacts self-isolated, but they can now "safely return to active duty."

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
• Manitoba kayaker facing charges, fines after visiting high-risk wildfire area

  The provincial government says a conservation officer and a park patrol officer found a kayaker at the Gem Lake trailhead on July 15, after receiving a tip.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2021
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• Smoke, wildfire restrictions continue throughout Manitoba

  As wildfires continue to blaze -- and cause smoky weather conditions -- across the province, the Manitoba Wildfire Service released its latest fire and travel restrictions Friday.

  Environment

  Aug 6, 2021
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• Wildfires continue to blaze, spread smoky conditions across Manitoba

  According to the province's wildfire update Thursday, 150 blazes were burning throughout Manitoba, with crews having the most trouble in regions east of Lake Winnipeg.

  Weather

  Jul 30, 2021