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Manitoba remains under a provincewide state of emergency, the provincial government says, with most of the province considered to be under extreme fire danger.
In an update released late Tuesday afternoon, the Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) explains that while some rain is expected across the province's north, it won't be enough to make a difference. The provincial state of emergency is expected to be in place until June 26, it says.
Manitobans are asked to carefully follow all fire and travel restrictions the update says, which is at level three for most of the province.
While some provincial parks remain closed, and others have received evacuation orders, some areas have reopened in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Some campgrounds in the area—including at Brereton, Caddy, West Hawk and White lakes—will reopen on Friday, June 6 at 4 p.m.
Campgrounds at Big Whiteshell Lake will remain closed until at least June 19.
MWS says it is currently responding to 27 active wildfires in the province, with 111 total fires so far. Many of these have been started by human activity, it says.
In the east, Fire EA061—or the "Nopiming Provincial Park fire"—remains out of control, and covers 197,955 hectares of land.
A mandatory evacuation order continues for Bissett and Nopiming Park.
Fire EA063, near Ingolf, is also still out of control and has burned around 5,060 hectares of land on Manitoba's side of the border.
An evacuation order continues for parts of the Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Provincial emergency social services are working with partners to ensure people evacuating from northern Manitoba are able to find shelter, the province says. Information about supports for evacuees is available through Shared Health.
All evacuees are encouraged to register with the Canadian Red Cross as soon as possible.
As of June 2, the province says more than 14,300 people have already done so. It adds while some residents in eastern Manitoba may be able to return home, they should be ready to evacuate and should prepare an emergency go kit.
While donations and public support are appreciated, MWS says these should be accomplished through official channels.
Thursday, June 5, will mark Manitoba Day Of Caring For Wildfire Evacuees, during which radio stations across Manitoba will have dedicate airtime to raise funds and awareness for those impacted by the 2025 Manitoba wildfires.
Funds raised during the Radiothon will go directly to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal.