Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place

Some evacuees can go home as progress made against Manitoba wildfires

LAC DU BONNET, Man. -- An evacuation order for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet in eastern Manitoba has been partly lifted as officials say crews continue to make good progress battling a wildfire that forced close to 1,000 people from their homes.

Active fires and the evacuation order still in effect in some places around Lac du Bonnet.

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The evacuation order remains in effect in the rural municipality of Lac du Bonnet, while the teams continue to fight forest fires in eastern Manitoba.

Rain Provides Respite in Manitoba Wildfire Fight, but Evacuation Order Still in Place

Evacuation orders remain in place for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet as crews continue to battle wildfires in eastern Manitoba. While recent rainfall has helped, officials say the state of local emergency remains in place in the community where a fire destroyed 28 homes and cottages and left two people dead earlier this week. Local officials issued an update on social media saying they’re hopeful they can start planning for re-entry int…

Evacuation orders still in place in Lac du Bonnet, Man. as crews continue to battle wildfires

Wildfire has destroyed 28 homes and cottages and left two people dead earlier this week