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2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
More evacuations ordered as crews battle wildfires burning in Manitoba
FLIN FLON — More people in northern Manitoba were told to leave their homes Saturday as wildfires continued to threaten communities and send thick smoke into the air The roughly 600 residents of Cranberry Portage were placed under a mandatory evacuation order because fire had knocked out power to the community — a situation expected to last for days. People in a few smaller communities nearby were put on a two-hour evacuation notice after a fire jumped across a highway. "Please start getting ready and making plans to stay with family and friends as accommodations are extremely limited," Lori Forbes, the emergency coordinator for the Rural Municipality of Kelsey, posted on social media. An evacuation of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, which started earlier in the week, ramped up further on Saturday. Officials were expecting five flights to leave for Winnipeg by the end of the day. "The wildfire has crossed the main road, and the area remains filled with smoke and ash," Chief David Monias wrote on Facebook. In Flin Flon, where the city's 5,000 residents had already been evacuated, an out-of-control fire continued to burn very close to the community. There were no structure fires as of Saturday morning, but officials were worried a shift in the wind could bring flames right into the city. Some 17,000 Manitobans have had to leave their homes due to fires, and the forecast in the Flin Flon region does not call for rain in the coming days. More emergency centres across the province have been opened for evacuees, as far south as Winkler, 20 kilometres north of the U.S. border. Thousands have also been affected by wildfires in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with 1,300 people in the community of Swan Hills northwest of Edmonton already forced from their homes. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025. The Canadian Press
Toronto Star
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Toronto Star
More evacuations ordered as crews battle wildfires burning in Manitoba
FLIN FLON - More people in northern Manitoba are leaving their homes as wildfires continue to threaten communities. The roughly 600 residents of Cranberry Portage have been placed under a mandatory evacuation order because fires have knocked out power to the community — a situation expected to last for days. An evacuation of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, which started earlier this week, is ongoing and officials are expecting five flights to leave for Winnipeg by the end of today. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW One of the major areas of concern is in Flin Flon, a city of some 5,000 residents that has already been evacuated. A fire is burning very close to town and officials are worried a shift in the wind could bring flames right into the community. Some 17,000 Manitobans have had to leave their homes due to fires, and the forecast in the Flin Flon region does not call for rain in the coming days. Thousands have also been affected by wildfires in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with 1,300 people in the community of Swan Hills northwest of Edmonton already forced from their homes. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Quebec lifts open fire ban, reports no active blazes in key zone
QUÉBEC - Quebec's Public Security Department says it has lifted its open fire ban in or near forests and says there no active fires in the intensive protection zone. Authorities say the decision to lift the ban was taken in conjunction with the province's forest fire protection agency, known as SOPFEU. Since the beginning of the forest fire season, the province has reported 104 blazes affecting more than a square kilometre of forest in the zone where fire protection resources are deployed systematically. By comparison, the 10-year average on the same date is 195 fires and about 2.5 square kilometres burned. Fire danger indicators had reached extreme levels in several parts of the province, but periods of rain in the forecast should bring those indicators down. The province says the ban was lifted as of Friday evening. The conditions in Quebec have allowed the province to deploy two CL-415 firefighting aircraft and their crews to Saskatchewan and two others to Ontario. The fire protection agency says it has also sent a Navajo PA31 twin-engined aircraft equipped with a VeriMap infrared detection system to help with the Ontario blazes. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
3 hours ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Quebec lifts open fire ban, reports no active blazes in key zone
QUÉBEC – Quebec's Public Security Department says it has lifted its open fire ban in or near forests and says there no active fires in the intensive protection zone. Authorities say the decision to lift the ban was taken in conjunction with the province's forest fire protection agency, known as SOPFEU. Since the beginning of the forest fire season, the province has reported 104 blazes affecting more than a square kilometre of forest in the zone where fire protection resources are deployed systematically. By comparison, the 10-year average on the same date is 195 fires and about 2.5 square kilometres burned. Fire danger indicators had reached extreme levels in several parts of the province, but periods of rain in the forecast should bring those indicators down. The province says the ban was lifted as of Friday evening. The conditions in Quebec have allowed the province to deploy two CL-415 firefighting aircraft and their crews to Saskatchewan and two others to Ontario. Wednesdays A weekly look towards a post-pandemic future. The fire protection agency says it has also sent a Navajo PA31 twin-engined aircraft equipped with a VeriMap infrared detection system to help with the Ontario blazes. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
More evacuations ordered as crews battle wildfires burning in Manitoba
FLIN FLON - More people in northern Manitoba are leaving their homes as wildfires continue to threaten communities. The roughly 600 residents of Cranberry Portage have been placed under a mandatory evacuation order because fires have knocked out power to the community — a situation expected to last for days. An evacuation of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, which started earlier this week, is ongoing and officials are expecting five flights to leave for Winnipeg by the end of today. One of the major areas of concern is in Flin Flon, a city of some 5,000 residents that has already been evacuated. A fire is burning very close to town and officials are worried a shift in the wind could bring flames right into the community. Some 17,000 Manitobans have had to leave their homes due to fires, and the forecast in the Flin Flon region does not call for rain in the coming days. Thousands have also been affected by wildfires in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with 1,300 people in the community of Swan Hills northwest of Edmonton already forced from their homes. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
