The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that today’s fire danger level is moderate to low across the province. Fuels such as matted grass, dry dead vegetation are flashy fuels and can be easily ignited even in low to moderate conditions, especially on windy days.

There are 10 active wildfires currently burning in Manitoba. There have been 30 wildfires to date, Manitoba’s 20 yearly average is 36 wildfires to date. All 30 fires have been human caused.

Visit Manitoba’s Wildfire Service webpage for up-to-date information.

 

FireSmart Tip

If you have a combustible fence that attaches to your home:

• Clear vegetation and debris along both sides of combustible fence lines

Let's be FireSmart and ensure our safety together.

Current Fires of Note

Eastern Region: N/A

Western Region: N/A

Northern Region: N/A

 

Click here to view the Fire Situation Report.

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.

Find air quality information: Manitoba - Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) - Environment Canada (weather.gc.ca)

Find origin of smoke: 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.

Manitoba Emergency Management Organization (EMO) continues to support wildfire response activities in collaboration with provincial and federal partners, including Manitoba Wildfire Service. Manitoba EMO will continue to monitor the situation and provide support as required to local authorities.

Provincial burning permits are required for outdoor fires set within the burn permit area from April 1 to Nov. 15 annually. Permits are available at provincial district offices. Provincial burn permits issued under the Wildfires Act may be cancelled or restricted on short notice if fire danger conditions warrant. The province will not issue burning permits for areas where municipalities have implemented burning restrictions. To check for municipal burning restrictions, visit gov.mb.ca/wildfire/burn_conditions.html.

For more information, contact a local municipality or Manitoba Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources office. Burn permit holders should check weather conditions, have adequate suppression equipment, and ensure proper fuel breaks are in place before burning. Never leave an outdoor fire unattended, always extinguish it before leaving and exercise caution around forested areas.

For Manitoba Wildfire Service situation updates, restrictions, and other important wildfire links, visit gov.mb.ca/wildfire/. To report a wildfire, call 911 or the TIP line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076.

Manitobans can play a critical role in mitigating the wildfire risk around their properties through FireSmart activities: firesmartcanada.ca.

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