US EditionRain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place
- Firefighters are still working to contain wildfires in the Lac du Bonnet area of Manitoba, where evacuation orders remain in effect as of May 17, 2025.
- Earlier this week, intense fires in eastern Manitoba resulted in the loss of 28 residences and cottages and caused two fatalities, prompting authorities to declare a local state of emergency.
- Recent rainfall has improved conditions, but emergency managers and the provincial wildfire service have not yet recommended resident re-entry into the evacuated areas.
- Authorities emphasized that ensuring the well-being of residents is their foremost concern, which is why the evacuation order is still active, and over 1,000 households have been relocated.
- Damaged roads and loss of over 200 Manitoba Hydro poles hinder assessments and repairs, delaying safe re-entry until the fire is under control and safety assured.
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Rain Provides Respite in Manitoba Wildfire Fight, but Evacuation Order Still in Place
Evacuation orders remain in place for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet as crews continue to battle wildfires in eastern Manitoba. While recent rainfall has helped, officials say the state of local emergency remains in place in the community where a fire destroyed 28 homes and cottages and left two people dead earlier this week. Local officials issued an update on social media saying they’re hopeful they can start planning for re-entry int…
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Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place
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