US EditionWildfires rage across Manitoba, city of Flin Flon on verge of evacuation
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced on May 28, 2025, that the city of Flin Flon's 5,000 residents face imminent evacuation due to wildfires near the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border.
- The fire began on Monday in Creighton, Saskatchewan, then crossed into Manitoba, forcing authorities to prepare residents and move hospital patients to safety.
- Firefighting efforts struggled overnight as water bombers were grounded because a drone flew nearby, violating federal rules prohibiting drone flights within nine kilometres of wildfires.
- Premier Kinew noted that thousands have been evacuated, partly because water bombers were unable to operate due to drone activity in the area, and he urged local groups to offer their support.
- The wildfires, which have displaced thousands across Manitoba and neighboring provinces, highlight strained firefighting resources and increased community reliance amid historically high fire levels this year.
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Hudbay Provides an Update on the Wildfire Situation near Flin Flon
TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is responding to the evolving wildfire situation in northern Manitoba and is working closely with local authorities to ensure its employees remain safe…
Illegal drone use blocks water bombers from fighting Prairie wildfire
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says water bombers were blocked from fighting a wildfire near the border community of Flin Flon because a personal drone was in the airspace. The fire started in a Creighton, Sask., landfill and crossed the Manitoba border near Flin Flon, which has about 6,000 people. All residents have now been ordered to evacuate.
Wildfire in Canada Approaches City
All 5,000 residents of the town of Flin Flon in the Canadian province of Manitoba have been ordered to flee south as a wildfire rages ever closer. The fire started on Monday in the neighboring province of Saskatchewan and has since exploded in size. More than 20 fires are raging in the province simultaneously. A state of emergency has been declared and more than 17,000 people have been...
Flin Flon Residents Put on Evacuation Alert Due to Wildfires: Manitoba Premier
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is warning residents in Flin Flon to be ready to evacuate if a nearby wildfire continues to approach the city. The large blaze started in Creighton, Sask., a few kilometres from Flin Flon, and crossed over the border on May 27, putting the nearly 5,000 residents in the area at risk. “The situation with wildfires is very serious in Manitoba right now, if you’re in Flin Flon, we’re asking you to prepare for a potential e…
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