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CBC
13 hours ago
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- CBC
Officials give update on Manitoba wildfires
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor, along with Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister of the Conservation Officer Service and Manitoba Wildfire Service, and Christine Stevens, assistant deputy minister of the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, give an update on the wildfires burning across the province.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
‘No significant growth' in Manitoba's wildfires, but province keeping close eye as warmer weather arrives
Officials report on the current status of wildfires across Manitoba, detailing affected areas and ongoing response efforts. While there are still 25 wildfires burning in Manitoba with nine out of control, the province said the situation remains stable. In an update Thursday, the province's Wildfire Service said progress continues to be made to contain fires near communities. 'We have not had any new starts in the last 24 hours and no significant growth has been observed in recent days in any of the fires,' said Kristin Hayward, the assistant deputy minister with Manitoba's Wildfire and Conservation Officer services. She noted the fire burning in Whiteshell Provincial Park has been changed from out of control to being held. Despite the positive news, the wildfire situation is far from over. Hayward said warmer weather is coming and with that, the wildfire dangers levels are moderate throughout the province. 'As temperatures rise, the potential for flare ups does increase, so the fires may be laying low in these cooler, wetter temperatures and then as soon as the sun pops out and heats them, all of a sudden you start seeing smokes pop up.' Expand Autoplay 1 of 59 Wildfire haze Wildfire haze at Snowlake area (Photo by Kevin Shpak) Smoke filled skies from out of control wildfires in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski Smoke filled skies from out of control wildfires in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuees board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnow... Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force help evacuees board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continue to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski Manitoba wildfires A wildfire in the Flin Flon, Man. area is shown in a government handout photo on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Manitoba Government (The Canadian Press) A wildfire in the Sherridon, Man. area is shown in a government handout photo on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Manitoba Government A wildfire in the Wanless, Man. area is shown in a government handout photo on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Manitoba Government *MANDATORY CREDIT* (The Canadian Press) A wildfire in the Sherridon, Man. area is shown in a government handout photo on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Manitoba Government (The Canadian Press) Smoke seen coming from the Lynn Lake wildfire on May 27, 2025. (Brandon Dulewich) Lynn Lake fire Smoke is seen billowing from a wildfire burning near Lynn Lake on May 27, 2025. (Brandon Dulewich) Lynn Lake Wildfire smoke is seen near Lynn Lake, Man., on May 26, 2025. (Morley Moore) Sherridon fire A wildfire near Sherridon is seen on May 28, 2025 (Michelle Reimer) Sherridon fire Smoke from a wildfire near Sherridon is seen on May 27, 2025 (Dan Sinclair) Sherridon fire Smoke from a wildfire near Sherridon is seen on May 27, 2025 (Dan Sinclair) Sherridon fire Smoke from a wildfire near Sherridon is seen on May 27, 2025 (Dan Sinclair) Sherridon fire Smoke from a wildfire near Sherridon is seen on May 27, 2025 (Dan Sinclair) Sherridon fire A wildfire near Sherridon is seen on May 28, 2025 (Michelle Reimer) Manitoba wildfire aftermath A home destroyed by a wildfire on Wendigo Road in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is seen on May 21, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) wendigo road fire A home destroyed by a wildfire on Wendigo Road in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is seen on May 21, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Manitoba rm lac du bonnet fire The aftermath of a wildfire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is seen on May 21, 2025 (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) wendigo road fire A home destroyed by a wildfire on Wendigo Road in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is seen on May 21, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) manitoba fire The aftermath of a wildfire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is seen on May 21, 2025 (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Manitoba fire The aftermath of a wildfire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is seen on May 21, 2025 (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) RM of Lac du bonnet fire A car destroyed by a wildfire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is seen on May 21, 2025 (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) manitoba wildfire The aftermath of a wildfire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is seen on May 21, 2025 (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) manitoba wildfire Cars destroyed by fire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet are seen on May 21, 2025 (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) manitoba fire damage Cars destroyed by fire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet are seen on May 21, 2025 (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) lac du bonnet wildfire A fire burns as fire crews continue to fight wildfires around Lac du Bonnet, Man., Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski (David Lipnowski/THE CANADIAN PRESS) lac du bonnet helicopter Fire hoses are strewn across burnt land as fire crews continue to fight wildfires around Lac du Bonnet, Man., Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski (David Lipnowski/THE CANADIAN PRESS) Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks with patrons at the Drifters Inn as fire crews continue to fight wildfires near Lac du Bonnet, Man., Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks with patrons at the Drifters Inn as fire crews continue to fight wildfires near Lac du Bonnet, Man., Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski lac du bonnet volunteers Volunteers at the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre make meals for first responders battling wildfires in the area on May 15, 2025. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg) A member of the Manitoba Wildfire Program crosses a stream with a new hose on his back as fire crews continue to fight wildfires around Lac du Bonnet, Man., Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski A member of the Manitoba Wildfire Program crosses a stream with a new hose on his back as fire crews continue to fight wildfires around Lac du Bonnet, Man., Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski lac du bonnet helicopter A helicopter flies out to battle a wildfire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet on May 15, 2025 (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg) lac du bonnet wildfire A helicopter flies out to battle a wildfire in the RM of Lac du Bonnet on May 15, 2025 (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg) A burning ban warning sign is seen in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, Man. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert A burning ban warning sign is seen in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, Man. on Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert The Pas, Manitoba The Pas, Manitoba during fire suppression of the ongoing wildfire. (Photo by Xander Wadelius) Lac du Bonnet wildfire Wildfire smoke billowing in the air in Lac du Bonnet on May 14, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News) Manitoba wildfires Lee River fire Smoke from a wildfire burning near Lee River, Man. is seen on May 13, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Lac du bonnet fire aerial An aerial photo shows a wildfire burning on May 14, 2025 in the RM of Lac du Bonnet, Man. (Government of Manitoba) A wildfire burns in the Wendigo Beach area near Lac du Bonnet, Man. in this handout photo posted on the Manitoba Hydro Facebook page on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Manitoba Hydro, Facebook *MANDATORY CREDIT* A wildfire burns in the Wendigo Beach area near Lac du Bonnet, Man. in this handout photo posted on the Manitoba Hydro Facebook page on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Manitoba Hydro, Facebook *MANDATORY CREDIT* lac du bonnet fire wendigo A sign for Wendigo Road in the RM of Lac du Bonnet, Man. on May 14, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) lac du bonnet fire Smoke from a wildfire is seen on Wendigo Road in the RM of Lac du Bonnet, Man., on May 14, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) lac du bonnet wildfire aerial An aerial photo shows a wildfire burning on May 14, 2025 in the RM of Lac du Bonnet, Man. (Government of Manitoba) St. Labre wildfire A wildfire nears St. Labre, Man. on May 13, 2025. (Gary Hora) St. Labre wildfire A wildfire nears St. Labre, Man. on May 13, 2025. (Gary Hora) Carrick wildfire Grey smoke fills the air outside Carrick, Man. (Gary Hora) St. Labre wildfire A wildfire nears St. Labre, Man. on May 13, 2025. (Gary Hora) Nopiming Provincial Park wildfire The remnants of a sign that once marked the entrance to Nopiming Provincial Park is shown in the aftermath of a wildfire on May 13, 2025. (Tab Harrop/Facebook) West Hawk Lake wildfire Smoke from a wildfire near Ingolf is seen from nearby West Hawk Lake on May 13, 2025. (Keith Henwood) Libau fire rcmp RCMP block off Road 32 East near Libau, Man. as crews battle a wildfire in the RM of St. Clements on May 12, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Libau fire Smoke from a wildfire burning in the RM of St. Clements near Libau, Man. is seen on May 12, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Lac du Bonnet wildfire Lac du Bonnet wildfire A water bomber flies above Lac du Bonnet, Man. as a wildfire burns in the area on May 13, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) lac du bonnet fire lac du bonnet A row of cars are lined up as they evacuate a wildfire near Lac du Bonnet, Man. on May 13, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) lac du bonnet A wildfire burns near Lac du Bonnet, Man. on May 13, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Lac du Bonnet wildfire Smoke from a nearby wildfire is seen over the Lac du Bonnet Wildlife Association ponds on May 13, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Lac du Bonnet wildfire A water bomber flies above Lac du Bonnet, Man. as a wildfire burns in the area on May 13, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) These flare ups are one of the reasons the province is still waiting to determine when evacuees can return home. There are currently over 21,000 evacuees registered with the Canadian Red Cross. Hayward said the province wants to ensure there is really good containment before people can return home. 'I know on the ground it can look like the situation is really improving over the last little while, but just as we look ahead at the weather that's coming, we want to be really certain that we have a good handle on things before people repatriate.' There have been 116 wildfires in Manitoba in 2025. Ian Bushie, the minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, said officials are cautiously optimistic after Manitoba received some rain over the past few days. However, he mentioned the province isn't even in the peak of wildfire season yet. 'As we go on, I'm encouraging Manitobans to be very fire smart and vigilant,' said Bushie. 'Pay attention to the fire bans and the restrictions that are appropriate to the certain areas that you are in the province.'
Winnipeg Free Press
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Manitobans asked to avoid non-essential travel to free up hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees
The Manitoba government is asking people to 'reconsider' non-essential travel to free up hotel rooms as wildfires continue to burn around the province. The province expects more hotel rooms might be needed for evacuees as the wildfire season continues. 'For that reason, we are urging Manitobans and Canadians to reconsider non-essential travel and event plans within Manitoba,' Lisa Naylor, the minister responsible for Emergency Management Operations, said at a news conference that provided an update on the wildfires situation Monday afternoon. 'We absolutely know how important tourism is to Manitoba, and we are very mindful of the many workers whose livelihood depends on a strong tourism sector.' About 21,000 registered evacuees have fled Manitoba wildfires. Some have been sent outside the province, to southern Ontario. Weekend rain did little to contain Manitoba's largest wildfire, near Flin Flon. The fire is more than 300,000 hectares in size and remains out of control, the province said. 'Flare-ups are expected to still happen later this week, when we see (warmer) weather. There has been a little bit of rain in Flin Flon, but it was really only two to four millimetres, which is not enough to control the fire,' said Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister of the wildfire service. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Seventy-four charges have been laid and 28 warnings issued by the province this year for wildfire-related offences, such as area closures and fire bans. That does not include charges laid by the RCMP. fpcity@
CTV News
28-05-2025
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- CTV News
Manitoba premier tells Flin Flon to prepare for evacuation due to wildfires
Premier Wab Kinew and assistant deputy minister Kristin Hayward give an update on the Manitoba wildfires. This content is not currently available for viewing in your browser. For the best video experience, we recommend using a supported browser for your platform. Please visit our FAQ for more info. [3001/6008] Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is telling residents of Flin Flon to prepare for evacuation due to a large wildfire in the area. A wildfire burning in Creighton, Sask., jumped the border into Manitoba, putting Flin Flon into an evacuation alert on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, the province said the fire continues to grow. 'If the order comes, we're asking you to listen,' Kinew said. There are 18 active wildfires in Manitoba as of Tuesday, according to Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister with Manitoba Wildfire Service. There have been 96 wildfires reported in Manitoba in 2025, with Hayward noting that in normal years the average would be 77. All but four of the wildfires in Manitoba are believed to be human-caused, Hayward said. 'This is an abnormal level of fire activity for the province at this time of year,' she said, citing low humidity, lack of precipitation and abundance of fire fuel. This is a developing story. More details to come.
CTV News
28-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
LIVE: Manitoba wildfire situation update
Watch Premier Wab Kinew and assistant deputy minister Kristin Hayward give an update on the Manitoba wildfires.
