Fire Update Report

2023-Jun-06

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that our current fire danger level is moderate for the southern half of the province and mainly low for the northern half of the province today.

There are 14 active wildfires currently burning in Manitoba. There have been 70 wildfires so far this year with a yearly average of 122 wildfires on this date.

Current Fires of Note

EA038

  • Cause: Lightning
  • Size: 17.0ha
  • Ignition Date: 04-Jun-23
  • 31km SW of Little Grand Rapids First Nation
  • Fire Status: Out of Control
  • Notes: Resources are assigned. Smoke may be an issue to the communities of Little Grand Rapids First Nation and Paungassi First Nation.

EA039

  • Cause: Lightning
  • Size: 30.0ha
  • Ignition Date: 04-Jun-23
  • 18km NW of Paungassi First Nation
  • Fires Status: Out of Control
  • Notes: Resources are assigned. Smoke may be an issue to the community of Paungassi First Nation.

NO013

  • Cause: Lightning
  • Size: 30.0ha
  • Ignition Date: 05-Jun-23
  • 35.5km SW of St. Theresa Point
  • Notes: Resources are assigned. Smoke may be an issue to the Island Lake region.

Natural Resources and Northern Development | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)

Current Air Quality Information

There are no air quality statements in effect at the current time in Manitoba however wildfire smoke may reduce local air quality in some areas of Manitoba.
https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/

Current Restriction Information

There are no fire or travel restrictions in effect at the current time in Manitoba however there may be times when high to extreme fire danger conditions require the Manitoba government to implement fire and travel restrictions within the province.

Natural Resources and Northern Development | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)

Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) continues to work with all local authorities and emergency management partners, including the Manitoba Wildfire Service to provide guidance and support for emergency response activities. Manitoba EMO continues to work closely with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Canadian Red Cross in supporting ISC-led response measures with First Nation communities.

Provincial burning permits are required for outdoor fires set within the Burn Permit Area from April 1 to Nov. 15 annually. Provincial burn permits issued under the Wildfires Act may be cancelled or restricted at short notice if fire danger conditions require. The province will not issue burning permits for areas where municipalities have already implemented burning restrictions. The public is reminded to contact a local municipality or the local Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development office for more information. Burn permit holders are reminded to check weather conditions, have adequate suppression equipment and ensure proper fuel breaks are in place before burning. Never leave an outdoor fire unattended and always extinguish it before leaving, exercise caution when in or near forested areas

For further information on Manitoba Wildfire Service, restrictions and other important wildfire links go to https://www.gov.mb.ca/wildfire/ or follow the Twitter account at https://twitter.com/mbgovnews.

To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076.