The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that recent significant weather changes have allowed the province to lift all of the current fire and travel restrictions in southwest Manitoba.
Restrictions have been lifted in Areas 6 and 7, which include Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Spruce Woods Provincial Forest and surrounding Crown land and the Criddle/Vane Homestead, Turtle Mountain and William Lake provincial parks. Restrictions are also lifted within the Lauder Sandhills Wildlife Management Area within the Rural Municipality of Grassland. The provincial fire and travel restriction areas map with the latest information can be found at gov.mb.ca.
Manitobans are reminded that municipalities may have implemented individual burning restrictions this spring, so people should check with local municipal offices for more information or view the interactive Current Municipal Burning Restrictions at manitoba.ca. The province will not issue any burning permits within, or areas bordering any municipality where the burning restrictions are already in place.
For areas where ATV use is allowed, riders are reminded they can play a role in protecting against wildfires. Anyone using an ATV is asked to stay on developed trails, ensure the ATV has a working spark arrestor, check areas around the engine and exhaust frequently, and carefully remove and extinguish any debris from these areas. Operators are also reminded to be prepared by carrying a fire extinguisher, axe and shovel.
To report a wildfire, call 911 or the T.I.P. line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076. The T.I.P. line is dedicated for reporting fires. All other inquiries should be directed to the local Conservation and Climate or Agriculture and Resource Development office.
For additional wildfire information go to manitoba.ca.
