Flin Flon residents asked to prepare for evacuation as fire crosses Manitoba border
Manitoba, Saskatchewan wildfire officials working to control blaze that started at Creighton, Sask., landfill
The City of Flin Flon told its residents to brace for a possible evacuation on Tuesday as a wildfire that started at a landfill in Creighton, Sask., crossed over the Manitoba border.
Flin Flon, which is 630 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg by the Saskatchewan border, said it issued a pre-evacuation notice Tuesday night due to dry conditions and proximity to the fire.
On Tuesday afternoon, city officials said the fire crossed Kisseynew Lake Road north of Trout Lake Mine. Cliff Lake Road and Kisseynew Lake Road have been closed to the public.
In a statement posted to Facebook at 7:40 p.m., city officials suggested that residents prepare an emergency kit that includes prescription medications, personal items like clothing, pet supplies, phones and laptops, important documents, and valuable or meaningful items that cannot be replaced.
Vehicles should be fully fuelled and travel ready, the city warned.
Officials are asking vulnerable people who would require help during an evacuation to register in person at city hall or call 833-210-6435.
An evacuation centre will be set up if the fire situation gets worse, the city said.
Across the border, the Town of Creighton is also asking citizens to pre-register in case of a possible evacuation.
Creighton said its fire department continues to work alongside provincial wildfire officials from both Manitoba and Saskatchewan to control the fire.
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