Crews keep battling deadly, out-of-control wildfires in eastern Manitoba
- Crews continue battling deadly wildfires in eastern Manitoba near Lac du Bonnet, which began on May 13, 2025, and have destroyed homes and caused fatalities.
- Strong winds up to 70 km/h rapidly spread the fire from a ditch near Highway 313, forcing multiple evacuations and prompting a local state of emergency.
- Officials evacuated six zones by Tuesday night, rescued stranded residents by helicopter, and confirmed two deaths of Richard and Sue Nowell in the fire zone.
- The fire covered over 4,000 hectares by May 16, with a pace estimated at four to five miles per hour, while heavy rain provided some relief though the situation remained volatile.
- Provincial and federal support continues with fire crews arriving from Alberta, park closures, and ongoing power restoration as authorities manage risks and recovery efforts.
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The Peterborough Examiner
Portage Daily GraphicPortage firefighter reflects on front-line wildfire battle in Lac du Bonnet
After days on the front lines of a growing wildfire near Lac du Bonnet, auxiliary firefighter Kyle Adamski is home again — exhausted, but proud of the work he and his team carried out to protect lives and property in…
St Catharines Standard
Chek newsGood progress in battle against Manitoba fires mean some evacuees can go home
LAC DU BONNET - An evacuation order for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet in eastern Manitoba has been partially lifted as officials say crews continue to make good progress battling a wildfire that forced close to 1,000 people…
A small town in Manitoba is mourning this weekend the death of two of its inhabitants trapped by the forest fires. A tragedy that Quebec narrowly avoided during the Dantec fires of 2023.
Flin Flon Reminder
Ckpg TodayRain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place
LAC DU BONNET — Evacuation orders remain in place for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet as crews continue to battle wildfires in eastern Manitoba.
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