Eastern Manitoba wildfire remains largest in province as evacuation orders continue

Despite some cooler temperatures and rain in the forecast, the wildfire threat across Manitoba remains extremely high, with 28 active fires and evacuation orders still in place throughout the province.

Eastern region faces largest blaze

The most severe wildfire activity continues in eastern Manitoba. Fire EA061, burning from Bird River to Bissett, has grown to approximately 203,720 hectares and remains out of control. Provincial Road 315 is closed at the Tanco Mine north of Bird River, cutting off access to Nopiming Provincial Park, Bissett, and PR 314. Evacuation orders remain in place for both Bissett and Nopiming, while a two-hour evacuation notice is in effect for the RM of Alexander from Tall Timber Road to Hill Drive.

Another major fire, EA063, located near the Ontario border at I