The extreme winds that caused damage and power outages around southern Manitoba on Thursday are also being blamed for igniting and fuelling fires.

Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Wind Warning for all of southern Manitoba for today, with potentially damaging wind ...

Manitoba’s 2026 wildfire season is not expected to be as intense as last year’s, according to an interim report reflecting on the lessons learned in 2025.

The Manitoba government is stepping up preparations for the 2026 wildfire season with new investments, added staff, and a ...

Rural fires erupt: Grass fires in Ste. Anne and Long Plain First Nation came dangerously close to homes, driven by dry vegetation and high winds. Urban string of blazes: Seven Winnipeg fires, six in ...