The Manitoba Wildfire Service has introduced fire and travel restrictions as the result of continued dry conditions. With a return to high to extreme fire danger levels this weekend, fire and travel restrictions are being implemented across much of southern and central Manitoba effective today.

In Areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10, all provincial burning permits are cancelled, as well as Level 2 travel restrictions imposed, which include the following:

  • motorized backcountry travel, including ATVs and other off-road vehicles, is prohibited unless under the authority of a travel permit;
  • camping is restricted to developed campgrounds;
  • campfires are permitted only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.;
  • wayside parks remain open;
  • landing and launching is restricted to developed shorelines only; and
  • industry and outfitters should contact local Manitoba Conservation and Climate offices for more information.

Areas 1 and 2 run east of Provincial Road 302 and include Sandilands Provincial Forest, Whiteshell Provincial Park and Northwest Angle Provincial Forest.

In Areas 6 and 7, as well as all provincial parks located outside of Travel Restriction Zones, all provincial burning permits are cancelled, and campfires will be restricted to between the hours of 8 pm and 8 am.

To view the restricted areas visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation_fire/Restrictions/index.html.

Many municipalities have already proactively implemented burning restrictions, so be sure to check with local municipal offices for more information or view the interactive Current Municipal Burning Restrictions at www.manitoba.ca/wildfire/burn_conditions.html. The province will not issue any burning permits within or areas bordering any municipality where the burning restrictions are already in place.

To report a wildfire, call 911 or the T.I.P. line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076.

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