News - Wildfires

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises the evacuation of Easterville and the Chemawawin First Nation, 450 kilometres north of Winnipeg, continues although most residents have now left the community.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that evacuation orders have been issued by the communities of Easterville and Chemawawin First Nation, 450 kilometres north of Winnipeg, due to smoke and threat from a fire that has moved to within half a kilometre of the community.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that evacuation orders for Nora and Florence lakes have been lifted.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that due to high wildfire danger levels, burning permits have been cancelled for the central and eastern regions of Manitoba.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that fire crews continue to make good progress containing the wildfires on the Manitoba/Ontario border.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that cottagers and those affected by the wildfires on the Manitoba/Ontario border are invited to a meeting with Manitoba and Ontario officials today at 2pm in the Whiteshell Community Hall in Falcon Lake.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that cool conditions assisted crews in making good progress on these wildfires.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that cool conditions have helped crews make good progress on wildfires in the eastern region.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that although very little precipitation was received in eastern Manitoba, the wet, cool conditions are helping fires crews make good progress on wildfires near Beresford Lake and Caddy Lake.

The Wildfire Program of Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that while weather conditions have improved, there was little rain in the eastern region over the last 24 hours. South winds are expected to continue to affect fire suppression efforts.