High to extreme fire danger levels prompt Manitoba-wide restrictions

Helicopter dumps water on nearby blaze A helicopter picks up water from Nutimik Lake to battle a nearby blaze in Manitoba on July 13, 2021.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is implementing more travel and fire restrictions across the province on Wednesday due to the continued high to extreme risk and danger of fires.

Beginning on Wednesday at 8 a.m. the following rules will go into effect:

Areas 1 to 8, and 13, 14 and 16 will be under Level 3 fire and travel restrictions, which means:

Areas 9, 10, 11 and 12 will be under Level 2 restrictions, which means:

For areas under Level 2 and 3 fire and travel restrictions, industry and outfitters could be restricted in their operations and should contact their local Manitoba Conservation and Climate office for more information.

Area 15 is under Level 1 restrictions, which means;

Manitobans can confirm which areas are under which restrictions online.

The province notes that campfires are not allowed in provincial parks that are located outside the restriction areas.

Fireworks and sky lanterns are not allowed at provincial parks at all times, and provincial fireworks authorization is needed for fireworks or sky lanterns within restriction areas. Any existing authorizations are cancelled and no authorizations will be issued under current restrictions.

Many of Manitoba’s municipalities have already implemented burning restrictions. Residents are urged to check with local municipal offices or look online for more details.

Manitoba does not issue burning permits within or bordering municipalities where burning restrictions are in place.