UPDATE May 13, 8:30am
The office of the RM of Piney reports that the fire that started between Carrick/Badger has widened overnight and is now 1km east of Carrick.
They also note that the smoke is very heavy along Whitemouth Lake Road, so we strongly advise no unnecessary travel along this road.
Manitoba Wildfire Services will be taking their helicopter out this morning to assess the fire from the air.
UPDATE May 12, 10:50pm
The RM of Piney is currently working with Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, Manitoba Wildfire Service and the Office of the Fire Commissioner in coordinating firefighting efforts in the Carrick, Badger and Florze area.
The RM of Piney's State of Local Emergency order will remain in effect until conditions warrant lifting the order.
The order is in place to prompt action to prevent harm or damage to the safety, health or welfare of persons located within the boundaries of the RM and to prevent damage to property within those boundaries.
The RM of Piney has issued a cautionary evacuation order for the south side of Whitemouth Lake Road near the townsite of Florze that includes the area that runs from Rd 65E to Rd 68E.
Fire #EA057 is burning north of Badger and has crossed PR 203 towards Florze. The fire is now 4kms south of Whitemouth Lake Road.
PR 203 from Badger to Carrick is closed until further notice.
Monday, May 12 6:00pm
The Rural Municipality of Piney has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 6:00 pm Monday, May 12, due to Fire EA057 between Carrick and Badger.
The notice was posted on social media at 6:20 pm Monday evening.
Then, as of 7:20 pm Monday, the RM notified residents that PR 203 from Badger Road to Carrick Road is now closed.
The RM says that any more updates will be given to the public once more information is received.
The fire is located southeast of Woodridge and north of Piney, along the railroad tracks and PR 203.
Meanwhile, as of 7:36 pm, the province of Manitoba's "FireView 2025" page shows that Fire EA057 is being held. The website also notes that the size of the fire is 16.7 hectares and was first detected on Saturday, May 10th.
