Manitoba Wildfire Emergency Spurs Multiple Swift Government Actions
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:21 am
In Manitoba, fast‐moving wildfires have triggered state of emergency declarations in Whiteshell Provincial Park and Lac du Bonnet areas, resulting in urgent evacuation orders and tragic loss of life. Premier Wab Kinew’s administration is intensifying response efforts as residents face perilous conditions.
A former MLA and Winnipeg city councillor and his wife fled from their home near Lac du Bonnet about two hours before it was destroyed by an out-of-control wildfire Tuesday. […]
An evacuee from the Lac du Bonnet area says it's been an emotional time dealing with the impact of the wildfire that has engulfed the area.
Wab Kinew also offered condolences to the friends and family of the two people who were killed after dangerous wildfire conditions prevented rescuers from reaching them
Premier Wab Kinew is calling on Manitobans to follow evacuation orders after two people were killed in fast-moving wildfires near Lac du Bonnet. Kinew, speaking at the Manitoba Legislative Building […]
Premier Wab Kinew says officials are taking the danger seriously and want additional powers to enforce evacuation orders
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province is declaring a state of emergency in Whiteshell Provincial Park due to wildfires.
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Manitoba officials are set to speak to media about the ongoing wildfire situation — a crisis that has already led to the death of two people in the RM of Lac du Bonnet.
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