Our province has issued a mandatory evacuation order for several areas in South and North Whiteshell.
Due to changing wildfire conditions, Manitoba Parks has issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents, cottagers, and commercial operators in the following areas:
South Whiteshell Evacuation Areas
Caddy Lake - Blocks 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 & 8
Green Bay Resort
West Hawk Lake - McDougall's Landing, Big Island Landing, Indian Bay
Florence Lake, Nora Lake, Ophir Siding
North Whiteshell Evacuation Areas
Crowduck Lake - including Crowduck Lake Camp
Big Whiteshell Lake - all cottage blocks and campgrounds
Our province says that all impacted areas are under a two-hour evacuation notice and must be vacated by Tuesday at 5 pm.
Residents who have vacated their properties are required to check in at the appropriate reception centre:
South Whiteshell: West Hawk Lake Fire Hall
North Whiteshell: Rennie District Office
The Hunt Lake Trail is now closed until further notice.