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Wildfire conditions across Manitoba remain severe, with the province battling 18 active fires and danger levels ranging from high to extreme in many areas. Officials are urging residents to adhere strictly to fire and travel restrictions and to be prepared for sudden evacuation orders.
As of Monday evening, the Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) reports a total of 96 wildfires this season—well above the seasonal average of 77. The province remains under a patchwork of restrictions, with full burn bans in effect in many areas, including a prohibition on campfires even in approved pits.
Major fires and evacuations
The most serious wildfires are located in the East, West, and North regions of the province, with multiple communities already under evacuation orders or states of emergency.
- East Region:
- Fire EA061 near Bird River remains out of control at approximately 124,238 hectares. PR 315 is closed near Poplar Bay Road.
- Fire EA063, straddling the Ontario border near Ingolf, is also out of control at over 3,770 hectares on the Manitoba side, part of a larger 31,276-hectare blaze that originated in Ontario.
- West Region:
- Fire WE017, about 14 km from Sherridon, is burning out of control at 40,000 hectares. The community has declared a local state of emergency and evacuated.
- Fire WE015, near Cranberry Portage, is being held at 40 hectares.
- North Region:
- Fire NO002, just six km from Lynn Lake, has triggered a full evacuation of the town.
- Fires NO006 and NO007, near Cross Lake and Wabowden respectively, are both out of control and have prompted local emergency declarations.
Additional wildfires are emerging near Easterville, Chemawawin, Wanless, and Flin Flon. These are being monitored and assessed, with further updates expected.
Firefighter injured in the line of duty
A firefighter was seriously injured while responding to a wildfire on Sunday, May 25, and is currently hospitalized.
"The province can confirm a firefighter was severely injured during the course of their firefighting duties on Sunday, May 25," the province's wildfire bulletin said on Tuesday night.
"The firefighter has been hospitalized. This underscores the danger of the situation, and the province thanks all emergency responders for the brave work they are doing every day."
Ongoing restrictions and warnings
All Manitobans are being reminded of the critical role human activity plays in wildfire ignition and are asked to observe all current fire and travel restrictions. A full breakdown of affected areas can be found at manitoba.ca.
Residents in high-risk areas—particularly in the east—are urged to remain evacuation-ready, with go-kits prepared. Guidelines and preparedness resources are available at gov.mb.ca/emo.
Boaters and anglers are also being asked to give way to water bombers. Remaining on waterways during firefighting operations can delay critical response times.