Lynn Lake evacuation ordered as wildfire nears in Manitoba

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:21 pm

With an untamed wildfire barreling close to Lynn Lake, Manitoba, local officials have ordered an immediate evacuation for residents. The fast-approaching blaze has raised serious safety concerns, prompting residents to abandon their homes while emergency services battle a threat that shows no sign of abating.

nationalobserver.com / Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats

People across the Canadian Prairies are out of their homes, while others are on edge as wildfires inch closer to their communities.

globalnews.ca / Lynn Lake residents forced to evacuate as northern Manitoba wildfire approaches

The province announced Monday that an out-of-control wildfire was only a half-dozen kilometres from the town. Town officials said Tuesday all residents need to evacuate.

theglobeandmail.com / Residents in northern Manitoba, Alberta flee due to wildfire threats

Lynn Lake in northern Manitoba ordered to evacuate due to advancing wildfire

thestar.com / Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats

From Alberta to Manitoba, residents across the Prairies are out of their homes, while others remain on edge as wildfires inch closer to their communities.

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