Manitoba Prepares for Wildfire Season Across Province
The Fire Program urges Manitobans to be cautious with outdoor fires as dry spring conditions raise fire risk. Thirty five human caused blazes have occurred in southern areas this spring, prompting strengthened firefighting resources including 18 initial attack firefighters for Snow Lake Thompson and Lac Du Bonnet, a sixth contract helicopter, seven CL-215 water bombers, and available single engine air tankers. Daily weather and soil moisture monitoring guide fire risk assessments. open fires are banned April 1 to November 15 unless permitted or used in approved pits.
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