The number of active wildfires has grown by four since yesterday in Manitoba.
The Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) says there are 122 active wildfires across our province, with 317 so far in 2025. Historically, the average number of fires by July 18 is 231.
The MWS says the province continues at a high to very high fire danger level, with pockets of extreme fire danger in the northwest and east, while the south and middle of the province are at a low to moderate fire danger level.
MWS has cancelled all burn permits for the Burn Permit Area, with no new burn permits issued at this time. Additionally, travel permits are required within active fire boundaries.
Manitoba continues under a provincial state of emergency, under the Emergency Measures Act, due to a wildfire season that is the worst in the last 30 years, with more than one million hectares (ha) of area burned in the province. The state of emergency is in effect until August 8 and, if necessary, may be extended.
Fires of note include:
East region:
- Fire EA061 remains out of control at approximately 293,480 ha. A closure and mandatory evacuation order continues for parts of Nopiming Provincial Park and the entire areas of Wallace Lake and South Atikaki provincial parks. PR 314 remains closed through Nopiming Provincial Park, as well as PR 304 east of Bissett. The southern portion of Atikaki Provincial Park is also closed including the Bloodvein and Gammon river corridors and Aikens Lake.
West region:
- Fire WE017, located near Sherridon and the city of Flin Flon, is approximately 347,100 ha and is out of control. For the safety of personnel, boaters are asked to avoid waterways being utilized by MWS tankers and aircraft.
- Fire WE025, located near Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (Pukatawagan), is approximately 62,100 ha and is being monitored. The fire is contained around Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (Pukatawagan), but a mandatory evacuation order continues.
- Fire WE028, located 10 kilometres (km) from Bakers Narrows Provincial Park, is approximately 7,190 ha and is out of control.
- Fire WE052, located 20 km from Snow Lake, is approximately 17,850 ha and is out of control. A mandatory evacuation order is in place for the town of Snow Lake. Wekusko Falls Provincial Park is closed due to wildfires, and a mandatory evacuation order is in effect for park users.
- Fire WE053, located 16 km from Snow Lake, is approximately 7,445 ha and is out of control.
North region:
- Fire NO002, located near the town of Lynn Lake, is approximately 84,500 ha and is out of control.
- Fire NO042, located 14 km southwest of the town of Lynn Lake, is approximately 13,100 ha and is out of control. A mandatory evacuation order is in place for the town of Lynn Lake and Marcel Colomb First Nation.
- Fire NO005, located near Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake), the Incorporated Community of Cross Lake, Jenpeg Generating Station, and Whiskey Jack Landing, is approximately 149,560 ha and is out of control.
- Fire NO010, located near Tataskweyak Cree Nation (Split Lake), is approximately 25,225 ha and is out of control. A mandatory evacuation order remains in place for Tataskweyak Cree Nation (Split Lake).
- Fire NO026, located 11 km from the town of Leaf Rapids, is approximately 9,160 ha and is out of control. A mandatory evacuation order is in place for the town of Leaf Rapids.
- Fire NO047, located 25 km from the town of Leaf Rapids, is approximately 15,525 ha and is out of control. A mandatory evacuation remains in place for the town of Leaf Rapids.
- Fire NO061, located 14 km from the city of Thompson, is approximately 16,370 ha and is out of control.
- Fire NO079 located near Kistiganwacheeng (Garden Hill Anisininew Nation), is approximately 2,865 ha and is out of control. A mandatory evacuation remains in place. Island Lake (Stevenson Island) continues evacuations.
- Fire NO129, located four km from Kischewaskahegan (York Factory First Nation), is approximately 45 ha and is being held.
The primary evacuation reception centre in Winnipeg is now located on the second level of the RBC Convention Centre at 375 York Avenue. Evacuees can attend this location to register with the Canadian Red Cross and to access supports and services. Evacuees can also call 1 (800) 863-6582.
In response to the need for shelter for wildfire evacuees, Emergency Social Services continues working with the Canadian Red Cross to operate congregate shelters in Winnipeg including at the RBC Convention Centre at 375 York Avenue, Leila Soccer Complex at 770 Leila Avenue, and the University of Winnipeg Axworthy Health and RecPlex at 350 Spence Street.
For the safety of both evacuees and frontline and firefighting personnel, the province is reminding Manitobans not to enter areas under a mandatory evacuation until local authorities identify that the situation is safe and evacuees are able to return.
The Manitoba Emergency Management Organization recommends evacuees leaving their communities due to wildfire bring their medications, identification, phone chargers, important documents, any needed baby supplies, and a change of clothing.