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CTV News
22-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘Catastrophic': Manitoba wildfire evacuees dealing with devastation
Wildfire evacuees from the Wendigo Beach area are dealing with the aftermath of the destructive fires. Wildfire evacuees from the Wendigo Beach area are dealing with the aftermath of the destructive fires. Manitoba evacuees from the hard-hit Wendigo Beach area are dealing with the heartbreaking aftermath of the wildfires. 'When I saw the devastation of the burnout, I was prepared but I was never prepared,' said Wendigo Road property owner Brad Wood. 'It is way more catastrophic than I could have imagined.' Wendigo Road fire The aftermath of the fire on Wendigo Road on May 21, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV news) The community, which is northeast of Lac du Bonnet, has been left unrecognizable after a wildfire ravaged the area. Evacuees returned to find their neighbourhood turned to a blackened wasteland, with several homes and cottages lost to the fire. 'I feel like Wendigo Road is part of my soul,' said property owner Liane Ross-Martin. 'The water, the people, the neighbours are not just neighbours but family.' Wendigo Road wildfire Destruction left behind by a wildfire on Wendigo Road. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News) Community members are now calling for better planning and notification systems, adding that some people didn't know they were supposed to evacuate until neighbours told them of the situation. 'I think the province, maybe, with hopefully groups like ourselves coming forward now will sit and listen to us and we'll be able to talk about safety items, come up with evacuation plans, work with municipal levels,' Wood said. He added those affected should have a seat at the table to discuss how things can be better going forward and to improve wildfire safety in the province. -With files from CTV's Joseph Bernacki.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Manitobans dealing with destruction following wildfires
Winnipeg Watch Wildfire evacuees from the Wendigo Beach area are dealing with the aftermath of the destructive fires.
