Progress being made fighting wildfire in Whiteshell Provincial Park
Posted May 25, 2025 3:05 pm.
The province issued an update today on the wildfire in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Though the fire remains out of control, progress has been made, allowing for an additional area in the northern part of the park to reopen. The portion of the fire in Manitoba is 1,700 hectares in size, according to the most recent update.
Permanent residents, cottagers, commercial operators, and daytime visitors are now permitted to return to the Pointe du Bois area.
The province advises that there remains a significant wildfire threat in eastern Manitoba, and all returning residents must be prepared to evacuate with little notice. It is recommended that all residents prepare an emergency go kit.
The state of local emergency remains in place for Nopiming, Wallace Lake, South Atikaki, and Manigotagan River provincial parks, and these parks remain closed to the public, including cottage subdivisions, commercial areas, campgrounds, and all recreational areas, including trails, beaches, and backcountry canoe routes.
