Wildfire Fighting Update, June 15, 2025, 10:01pm
We apologize for no video yesterday. We have received requests that the community would prefer an update in the morning. After morning meetings, we will provide updates if there’s new information to deliver.
Critical businesses have begun to re-enter in order to clean, re-stock, and ensure everything is in place. There are guidelines in place, as mentioned in the last update, based on what the RCMP is comfortable with.
These guidelines will not apply to the general community when they start returning. They are in place right now due to the fact that there are no health services, limited fire protection, and law enforcement available.
A drone will fly today to collect infrared information near the Mandy Mine and Channing area, identifying hotspots for crews to contain. This is the closest area of concern that may do damage to our community.
Mayor Fiddler of Creighton and Deputy Mayor Dallas-Funk were given an aerial overview of the fire. Active hot spots and flames are present around the community. The active fire line near the community is 82 kilometers long. The area was forecast to receive 20mm of rain yesterday, and only received 1mm.
Mayor and Council offer renewed support to the devastated community of Denare Beach and offer whatever help is possible.
Re-entry is based on guidelines that the Province has set based on emergency services available. Hospital facilities must be assessed, and safety-critical equipment recalibrated for service.
Meetings between the Northern Health Region and Flin Flon, Creighton & Denare Beach continue. The Deputy Mayor met with the Health Minister this afternoon, while the broader team will be meeting with the Health Minister in the morning.
We are trying to push forward. We recognize the mental, physical, and emotional toll this is taking on community members, and we are committed to getting the community home safely.
When the community re-enters, we will have a welcome centre established at the Whitney Forum, with hygiene kits and food supplies for those who need them, public health teams, insurance teams, and mental health services.
