The Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) says a firefighter has been severely injured while battling a wildfire in eastern Manitoba.
It says they were injured on Sunday, and have been hospitalized—noting this highlights the danger of the current fire situation.
On Tuesday, the province issued a wildfire update, saying there were large pockets of very high to extreme fire danger throughout the province.
"The MWS reminds all Manitobans that human activity continues to contribute negatively and significantly to Manitoba’s current wildfire situation," it says, reminding restrictions must be adhered to.
The service is currently addressing 18 active wildfires, with a total of 96 wildfires to date—exceeding the average for May 27 by 19.
"The province thanks all emergency responders for the brave work they are doing every day," it says.
In the eastern region, the Nopiming Provincial Park fire, labelled EA061, remains out of control and is around 124,238 hectares large.
Fire EA062—or the Lac du Bonnet fire—is currently under control, and sits at 4,008 hectares.
The Ingolf fire, EA063, is out of control still, and is around 3,770 hectares on the Manitoba side of the border, with a total size of approximately 31,276 hectares.
Manitoba says a significant wildfire threat remains in eastern Manitoba, and any returning evacuees need to be prepared in case they need to leave again.
Manitobans planning to go fishing or boating are asked to move off waterways if a water bomber is in the vicinity.
"Not doing so could cause delays in crucial firefighting efforts," MWS says.