Here's what you need to know about the Manitoba wildfires
18 active wildfires burning across the province, total of 131 this year as of June 24
Manitoba isn't yet clear of its worst wildfire season in recent memory, though thousands of evacuees have been able to return home recently thanks to improving wildfire conditions.
A provincewide state of emergency, declared May 28, was lifted on June 23.
The Canadian Red Cross had about 22,000 evacuees registered from more than 8,000 households across over two dozen communities at the height of the spring wildfires.
The actual total number of evacuees could be higher because not everyone registered, the province has said.
As of June 24, there were 18 active wildfires across Manitoba and a total of 131 to date, which is roughly in line with the average total for this time of year, a provincial spokesperson said.
A total of about 911,096 hectares had burned in Manitoba this year as of June 24, the province's wildfire information website said.
As of June 26, about 6,500 evacuees were still waiting to return to their homes, provincial officials said.
A wave of the 4,800 evacuees from Flin Flon started returning to the city on June 25, after the city's May 28 evacuation order was lifted. Bakers Narrows Provincial Park also reopened June 25, though the campground remains closed until at least July 17.
As of June 27, travel and burn restrictions end thanks to recent rains and firefighting efforts. The exception is for backcountry travel within boundaries of an active blaze — those areas will only be accessible if you have a permit.
Municipalities can choose whether to maintain local fire bans.
Though residents of Lynn Lake, about 235 kilometres north of Flin Flon, have been allowed to return, they remain on evacuation alert, though the town said there is "no imminent threat" to the community as of June 25.
Lynn Lake and Sherridon, which is 185 kilometres south of Lynn Lake, were evacuated May 27 and 26, respectively, with evacuation orders lifting June 20 in Lynn Lake and June 14 in Sherridon.
Thirteen communities remained under local states of emergency as of June 26, said Christine Stevens, an assistant deputy minister with the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization.
Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, Wallace Lake and parts of Nopiming Provincial Park are still under evacuation orders, she said.
Southern sections of Nopiming in eastern Manitoba reopened June 18, including Provincial Road 315 and Bird, Booster, Flanders and Davidson lakes. The northwest of the park, including Quesnel Lake, reopens June 27, along with the Manigotagan River, though the remainder of the park remains closed.
Wallace Lake and South Atikaki provincial parks remained closed June 26, as did Provincial Road 314.
The Whiteshell River water route, from the second tunnel at North Cross Lake through Little Whiteshell Lake, is now open in Whiteshell Provincial Park. So are backcountry camping sites along the Whiteshell River water route.
About half of the Mantario Trail was destroyed, and the system of paths is expected to be closed for an extended period — possibly the remainder of summer, the Manitoba government said.
Up-to-date information on the status of the emergencies and evacuations is posted in the Manitoba Ready portal.
Evacuees in the province are encouraged to register with the Red Cross.
That can be done online at www.redcross.ca/2025manitobawildfires or by calling 1-800-863-6582 (toll-free) between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CST.
The province said eligible evacuees can apply for support through its wildfire incidental support program. To qualify, evacuees must be permanent Manitoba residents, have a primary residence in a community or First Nation with a mandatory evacuation and be registered with the Red Cross.
Manitobans evacuated under a mandatory order are eligible to receive $34 per day for everyone age 13 and older and $27 per day for children 12 and under.
More information about the support program can be found on the province's website.
Some congregate shelters in Winnipeg have closed as the need for space has dissipated with evacuees returning to their communities.
Evacuees who do not have a place to stay are asked to proceed to the nearest reception centre:
- Winnipeg: Billy Mosienko Arena, 709 Keewatin St. — open 24/7.
- Brandon: Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave. — open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Thompson: Burntwood Hotel, 146 Selkirk Ave. — open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Are you an evacuee who needs assistance? Contact Manitoba 211 by calling 211 from anywhere in Manitoba or email 211mb@findhelp.ca.
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