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| Lightning started 2 new wildfires in northern Manitoba yesterday. Three additional fires were human caused. One fire was in the town of Snow Lake. Assistance was provided to the Snow Lake Fire Department to bring this fire under control. These human caused fires are under investigation. Firefighters continue to make good progress on all active fires. Warm temperatures and little rain are forecasted for this week.
Please exercise caution when in or near forested areas. If using an ATV, please remember to stay on developed trails, stop frequently to check areas around the engine and exhaust for debris and carefully dispose of any debris found. A small shovel, axe, and fire extinguisher should be carried with your ATV at all times.
Open fires are prohibited from April 1 to November 15 annually, except under a burning permit or in enclosed, approved fire pits such as grated campfire pits in provincial campsites. Activities in wooded areas involving fireworks or sky lanterns may also require written authorization during this time period in certain areas.
For information on required authorization or permits, please contact your local Conservation and Water Stewardship office. Municipalities often implement their own restrictions. Please check with your local Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship district offices and local municipal offices for information on burning bans or other restrictions.
A list of local Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship offices is available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/about/who.html
Please report all wildfires to 1-800-782-0076 (TIPS / Wildfires)
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