US EditionRain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place
- Fire crews continue fighting wildfires near Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, where evacuation orders remain in place as of May 17, 2025.
- The ongoing wildfires, fueled by dry conditions and rapid spread, caused two deaths and destroyed 28 homes and cottages in the area.
- Recent rainfall has aided firefighting efforts, but damage to roads and over 200 Manitoba Hydro poles limits access and delays repairs.
- Authorities emphasize that ensuring the well-being of residents is paramount, which is why the evacuation order continues to be enforced, with over 1,000 households having been relocated.
- The state of local emergency continues with no re-entry recommended until fires are controlled and safety assured, while officials express hope to allow returns soon.
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Rain Provides Respite in Manitoba Wildfire Fight, but Evacuation Order Still in Place
Evacuation orders remain in place for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet as crews continue to battle wildfires in eastern Manitoba. While recent rainfall has helped, officials say the state of local emergency remains in place in the community where a fire destroyed 28 homes and cottages and left two people dead earlier this week. Local officials issued an update on social media saying they’re hopeful they can start planning for re-entry int…
Emergency response to deadly Lac du Bonnet wildfire to be reviewed, reeve says
When Glennda Gould fled her home in Manitoba’s wildfire-stricken Lac du Bonnet area this week, it wasn’t because she’d gotten a notification telling her to evacuate — it was because the smoke had finally gotten so bad she felt like she couldn’t stay any longer.
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Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place
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The Evacuation Order Is Maintained for the Lac Du Bonnet Fire, Manitoba - Canada French
BONNET LAKE — The evacuation order remains in effect in the rural municipality of Lac du Bonnet, while the teams continue to fight the forest fires in eastern Manitoba. Although the recent rains have helped, the authorities state that the local state of emergency remains in effect in the community, where a fire destroyed 28 houses and cottages and killed two earlier this week. Local authorities have published an update on social media indicating…
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