The following fire and travel restrictions remain in effect due to the continued drought conditions across Manitoba:

Provincial Burn Permits - Cancelled in Areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 6,7, 8, 9 and 10

Level 2 Fire and Travel Restrictions - Implemented in Areas 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 and 10. The following restrictions will apply:

• Motorized backcountry travel, including ATVs and other off road vehicles, is prohibited unless under the authority of a travel permit;
• Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds.
• Campfires are permitted only between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.;
• Wayside parks remain open;
• Landing and launching is restricted to developed shorelines only; and
• Industry and outfitters should contact local Conservation and Climate offices for more information.

Campfire Restriction - Implemented in Areas 6 and 7 and all provincial parks located outside of the Fire and Travel Restriction Areas. The following campfire restriction will apply:

• Campfires will be permitted between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m only.

Wildfire Situation:

Some rain showers occurred in the north on Sunday, however the thundershowers have sparked a 23 new fires on July 11 and additional new starts are expected. There are currently 67 active fires burning across the province. There are no immediate threats to any community, however smoke will continue to be an issue across the province depending on wind direction.

Similar weather conditions are expected to continue across the province through the next 7 - 10 days. Similar wildfire weather conditions are occurring across all of Western Canada and Ontario.

The Northern Fire Region is actioning or monitoring the following fires of concern:

• Fire NO 015 (953 ha) located 35 km east of the community of Pukatawagan, near High Rock Lake on the Churchill River.
• Fire NO 018 (100 ha) located 18 km north of the community of Pikwitonei near Buckingham Lake, and 45 east of Thompson,
• Fire NO 019 (240 ha) located 18 km north of Setting Lake.
• Fire NO 026 (20 ha) located 20 km south of Jenpeg and 30 km south of Cross Lake.
• 4 new fires occurred in the Northern Region on Sunday.

The Western Fire Region is actioning or monitoring the following fires of concern:

• Fire WE 017 (135 ha) located 34 km north of Grand Rapids,
• Fire WE 022 (2035 ha) located north of Cowan in the Swan/Pelican Provincial Forest
• Fire WE 024 (310 ha) located 35 km east of Moose Lake.
• Fire WE 029 (180 ha) located 19 km south of Simon House Lake.
• 15 new fires occurred in the Western Region on Sunday

The Eastern Fire Region is actioning or monitoring the following fires of concern:

• Fires EA 101 & 102 (Charron Lake Complex) (estimated at 30000 ha). No communities in the area.
• Fire EA 044 (206017 ha) located North of the RM of Grahamdale.
• Fire EA 093 (200 ha) located approximately 50 km SE of Berens River and 35 km NE of Bloodvein.
• Fire EA 096 (estimated at 100,500 ha) located approximately 40 km east of Berens River and 38 km NW of Paungassi.
• Fire EA 112 (Ontario fire number KEN 051) (EA112 1500 ha, KEN051 43000 ha) located on the Ontario / Manitoba Boarder east of Nopiming Provincial Park.
• Fire EA 119 (Ontario fire number RED 016) - Artery Lake - An existing Ontario fire that is backing into Manitoba, located East of Atikaki Provincial Park.
• 4 new fires occurred in the Eastern Region on Sunday

Wildfires across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and northwest Ontario will continue to bring smoke into parts of Manitoba over the next few weeks until a change in weather patterns occur. This will be dependent on wind direction. Air quality reports are available on the Government of Canada website at https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/mbaq-001_e.html

The public is reminded to follow all fire and travel restrictions that are in place, and to use extreme caution with any activity that they undertake to reduce the threat of human caused fires. Under these extreme conditions a wildfire can spread out of control quickly.

A reminder to the public that fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited in provincial parks and a permit is required to use them anywhere in the Burn Permit Area. No permits will be issued under the current restrictions. Never leave an outdoor fire unattended and always extinguish before leaving. Soak, stir and repeat until cold.

Many municipalities have already proactively implemented burning restrictions, so be sure to check with local municipal offices for more information or view the interactive Current Municipal Burning Restrictions at www.manitoba.ca/wildfire/burn_conditions.html. The province will not issue any burning permits within or areas bordering any municipality where the burning restrictions are already in place.

For areas where ATV/UTV use is allowed, riders are reminded they can play a role in protecting Manitoba's forests. Anyone using an ATV is asked to stay on developed trails, do not ride or idle in tall grass and avoid dry areas. Ensure the ATV has a working spark arrestor, check areas around the engine and exhaust frequently, and carefully remove and extinguish any debris from these areas. Operators are also reminded to be prepared by carrying a fire extinguisher, axe and shovel and regularly check behind you as you ride to ensure nothing has ignited.

For further information on Manitoba Wildfire Service, situation updates, restrictions and other important wildfire links go to https://www.gov.mb.ca/wildfire or follow the Twitter account at twitter.com/mbgovnews.

To report a wildfire, call 911 or the T.I.P. line (toll-free) at 1-800-782-0076