Manitoba Wildfire Battle in Lac du Bonnet Amid Rainy Relief

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:20 am

In eastern Manitoba’s Lac du Bonnet, intense wildfires have devastated communities—destroying 28 homes and cottages and causing two fatalities—while mandatory evacuations remain in effect. Despite a brief, somewhat indifferent bout of rain offering scant relief, crews continue their uphill battle against a fire that refuses to take a day off.

thestar.com / Manitoba bear cub that sustained burns from forest fire dies from injuries

The operator of a bear rescue organization in Manitoba delivered sad news on Saturday about a tiny, seven-pound black bear cub that had been rescued with burns to her paws, nose and lips from a forest fire.

winnipegfreepress.com / Bear cub rescued from Lac du Bonnet fires dies

lapresse.ca / Manitoba | L’ordre d’évacuation est maintenu pour l’incendie de Lac du Bonnet

L’ordre d’évacuation demeure en vigueur dans la municipalité rurale de Lac du Bonnet, alors que les équipes continuent de lutter contre les incendies de forêt dans l’est du Manitoba.

theglobeandmail.com / Evacuation orders still in place in Lac du Bonnet, Man. as crews continue to battle wildfires

Wildfire has destroyed 28 homes and cottages and left two people dead earlier this week

globalnews.ca / Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place

Some national parks across Manitoba have been closed as the province battles roughly 20 wildfires.

thestar.com / Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place

LAC DU BONNET - Evacuation orders remain in place for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet as crews continue to battle wildfires in eastern Manitoba.

nationalpost.com / Manitoba wildfires: Rain offers some help for crews battling deadly fires

Steady rain hit areas where a fire this week destroyed 28 homes and cottages and left two people dead

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