A wildfire burning near Flin Flon, Manitoba, was captured in a photo released by the government on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The Canadian Press
There are still 25 wildfires burning across Manitoba. Nine fires remain out of control. But officials say the situation has stayed steady for now. They have seen no new fires start in the past day. Most fires also haven’t grown much in recent days.
Kristin Hayward from the province’s Wildfire Service shared a hopeful update. She said that the large fire in Whiteshell Provincial Park is no longer out of control. It is now being held.
Hot Weather Raises Concern
Even with this good news, the danger isn’t over. Warmer temperatures are coming. That means the risk of flare-ups is still very real. Hayward explained that even small sparks can restart big fires once the sun comes out. Fires can stay quiet in cooler weather, but heat can quickly bring them back to life.
Evacuees Still Waiting
Many people had to leave their homes because of the wildfires. Over 21,000 evacuees are now registered for support. The province hasn’t decided yet when they can go home. Officials say they want to make sure the fires are truly under control first.
Hayward said, “I know on the ground it can look like the situation is really improving over the last little while, but just as we look ahead at the weather that’s coming, we want to be really certain that we have a good handle on things before people repatriate.”
Weather Brings Mixed Hope
Some parts of the province got rain recently. That helped slow things down a little. Ian Bushie, Minister of Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures, called the current mood “cautiously optimistic.” He said that while the rain helps, Manitoba still hasn’t reached the worst part of the wildfire season.
Bushie also reminded people across the province to stay alert. “As we go on, I’m encouraging Manitobans to be very fire smart and vigilant,” he said. He asked everyone to follow fire bans and area-specific rules to help prevent new fires from starting.
Outlook Still Uncertain
So far in 2025, Manitoba has seen 116 wildfires. While the recent days have been calmer, officials are watching closely. They’re keeping an eye on weather changes that could turn the tide again.
The wildfire crews are still working hard to stop the fires from spreading. Helicopters, hoses, and water bombers are in use. Teams are doing their best to protect homes, towns, and nature.
