Photo taken by Flin Flon resident Randy Whitbread shows large plumes of smoke in the sky.
An out-of-control wildfire in northern Manitoba has forced the evacuation of some homes and cottages in the area, the province said Saturday.Posted: May 11, 2024 11:12 AM EDT | Last Updated: 11 hours ago
The province issued an evacuation order to a number of homes and cottages in the area, and is warning others nearby to be prepared to leave. "It looked like it was right here, it looked like it was right at us and it was very frightening," he said. "There is extreme fire behaviour in the area due to drought conditions and high winds," the bulletin says.
Officials also closed off Sourdough Bay Road, east of Flin Flon, and evacuated the area around Sourdough Bay.A map from the province shows wildfires in Manitoba as of Saturday, May 11, 2024. Fires in grey have been put out, while those in red are considered out of control.
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