Manitoba to implement new restrictions as wildfires continue to burn out of control

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7 days ago

Smoke from wildfires in northern Manitoba has prompted three First Nations to send hundreds of vulnerable residents south. A wildfire burns in northern Manitoba as seen from a helicopter surveying the situation, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
The Manitoba Wildfire Service is increasing fire and travel restrictions throughout the province in an effort to combat the current wildfire situation.
The province said in it's latest fire bulletin Thursday that 'human activity continues to significantly contribute to Manitoba's current wildfire situation.'
With that, the service will be implementing Level 3 restrictions for all 22 burn areas in the province starting at 8 a.m. on Friday.
The newest restrictions would mean all hiking trails and water routes are closed, all burn permits are cancelled and no other permits will be issued, camping is restricted to developed campgrounds, boats are only allowed at developed shorelines, and lodge access is only allowed at main lodges.
The local conservation officers also has discretion for travel permits for industrial operations on non-designated or unrecognized roads, the province said.
The Level 3 restrictions will be in place until further notice.
A full list of the province's burn areas can be found online.
Along with the new restrictions the province shared the state of emergency will be in effect until June 26.
The province also announced Bakers Narrows Provincial Park campground is now closed and all campers need to leave the campground by 8 p.m.
There continues to be 22 wildfires burning in Manitoba and there have been 103 fires in 2025.