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Although much of the province received rain over the long weekend and temperatures dropped, the province says the risk for wildfires across Manitoba remains high as forests remain dry.
While the Lac du Bonnet wildfire has now been contained, the fires in Nopiming and Whiteshell remain out of control.
The Manitoba Wildfire Service is currently responding to 13 active wildfires, with an overall 81 fires to date.
A fire near Big Eddy west of The Pas has grown to over 42,000 hectares and is being held. Meanwhile, a fire near Bird River is over 101,000 hectares and remains out of control, and residents of the area are still on evacuation notice.
In Lac du Bonnet, the fire is being held, and some residents are being allowed back in. Manitoba Hydro is also working to restore power in the area.
The Manitoba Wildfire Service continues to respond to 13 active wildfires across the province, a total of 81 wildfires to date and continues to respond to the following fires of note:
A fire on the Ontario border near Ingolf has grown to over 32,000 hectares and remains out of control. An evacuation order is in place, and additional resources are being moved to this fire.
Manitoba Parks says the State of Local Emergency at Whiteshell and Nopiming provincial parks and the associated park closures will remain in place this week.
Fire and travel restrictions remain in place in some southeastern regions, including areas 1, 2 and 3, which remain at Level 3, meaning a full fire ban is in effect and all backcountry travel is prohibited. Area 5 remains at Level 2, which allows non-motorized travel. Area 8 remains at Level 1, prohibiting all motorized backcountry travel, including ATVs and other off-road vehicles. Meanwhile, all fires are not allowed between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Any fires outside these hours must be in an approved campfire pit.
Anyone who spots a wildfire is encouraged to call 911 or the TIP line toll-free at 1-800-782-0076.