What is the location of the wildfires?
As of July 14, 2025, wildfires are widespread across the northern regions of Manitoba, Canada. These fires are significantly impacting areas north of Winnipeg, including regions near Garden Hill First Nation, Snow Lake, Lynn Lake, and Leaf Rapids (1)(2). For a more detailed look, see Winnipeg's air quality map.
The fires are exacerbated by dry and windy conditions, contributing to their rapid spread across vast areas of forest and approaching various communities.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Manitoba wildfires?
The cities and areas affected by the wildfires in Manitoba include:
Health advisories have been issued in Winnipeg due to air quality that is in the “very unhealthy” range.
What is the current containment status of the Manitoba wildfires?
As of July 14, Manitoba wildfire containment status remains unclear. However, the situation is severe, with fires spreading rapidly due to dry conditions and wind.
The Manitoba government and emergency services are actively responding, but the fires remain a significant challenge, with over a million hectares already burned.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders have been issued for several communities in Manitoba due to the wildfires. These include mandatory evacuations for Garden Hill First Nation, Snow Lake, Lynn Lake, and Leaf Rapids (3).
The province has declared a state of emergency for the second time this year and is utilizing facilities such as Winnipeg's convention center and indoor soccer complexes to house evacuees (3). The military has been deployed to assist with airlifting residents from remote areas. Residents are advised not to return to evacuated areas to allow firefighters to manage the situation safely.
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.