Cool weather and rain this past week are helping crews battling wildfires in Maitoba.
The Manitoba Wildfire Service says that much of the province is at a moderate fire danger, with the continued risk of new fire starts from lightning.
In Flin Flon, fire crews are holding the line, which is allowing them to push into deeper locations. Meanwhile, as conditions are stabilizing, Deputy Mayor Alison Dallas-Funk says conversations have started with the Northern Health Region to begin re-instating basic core healthcare services in the city.
"We have also started identifying critical businesses that can begin coming into the community to re-establish operations, with some guidelines and regulations," said Dallas Funk.
Premier Wab Kinew and Speaker of the House, Tom Lindsay, also made a stop in Flin Flon on Thursday to visit the community and meet with firefighters and the command centre.
"It's really incredible to see a government come to your community and thank all the people who are doing the work to keep you safe," said Dalls-Funk. "Our gratitude has been shown every day when we see them, so it's nice to see them be recognized by our leadership as well."
The Manitoba Wildfire Service continues to respond to 21 active wildfires across the province, a total of 116 wildfires to date, above the average for this date of 107 total fires.