Overview

• Evacuation orders remain active in the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, with re-entry pending approval from Manitoba's wildfire service.
• Recent rain has temporarily eased fire conditions, but the state of emergency persists as safety concerns linger.
• Wildfires in eastern Manitoba have destroyed 28 homes, claimed two lives, and damaged critical infrastructure, including over 200 hydro poles.
• Approximately 20 additional fires are burning across the province, leading to closures of some provincial parks.
• Officials emphasize that property damage assessments and resident re-entry can only proceed once the fires are under control and safety is ensured.