The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that due to continued dry conditions, and a return to high to extreme fire danger levels this weekend, fire and travel restrictions are being implemented across much of southern and central Manitoba effective immediately.
In Areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10, all provincial burning permits are cancelled, as well as Level 2 travel restrictions imposed, which include the following:
- motorized backcountry travel, including ATVs and other off-road vehicles, is prohibited unless under the authority of a travel permit;
- camping is restricted to developed campgrounds;
- campfires are permitted only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.;
- wayside parks remain open;
- landing and launching is restricted to developed shorelines only; and
- industry and outfitters should contact local Manitoba Conservation and Climate offices for more information.
In Areas 6 and 7, as well as all provincial parks located outside of Travel Restriction Zones, all provincial burning permits are cancelled, and campfires will be restricted to between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
The Province’s Fire and Travel Restrictions map will be updated tomorrow as these restrictions take effect, so confirm your area’s restrictions before heading outdoors at gov.mb.ca.
Many municipalities have already proactively implemented burning restrictions, so be sure to 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 further information on Manitoba Wildfire Service, situation updates, restrictions and other important wildfire links go to gov.mb.ca.
To report a wildfire, call 911 or the T.I.P. line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076.
