Manitoba Wildfire Service announced a number of fire and travel restrictions due to the high to extreme danger levels across the province effective on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

All provincial burning permits are cancelled province-wide and no new permits will be issued until conditions improve.

Area 4 is closed and moves to level 4 fire and travel restrictions. That means a full travel ban is in effect for area north of the Wanipigow River, east of Lake Winnipeg to the Ontario border, including Atikaki Provincial Park, and north to Poplar River.

Level 4 fire and travel restrictions mean that there is no access permitted in the effected area, including access to cottages. Permanent residents must be prepared to leave on an hours notice. Campfires are not permitted.

In areas 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 level three fire and travel restrictions have been implemented. This means that Provincial burning permits are cancelled. All back-country travel is prohibited unless under the authority of a travel permit. Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds. Campfires are not permitted. Access to cottages allowed on designated roads; however, travel permits will be required for remote cottages. Industry and outfitters may be restricted in their operations, and should contact their local Manitoba Conservation and Climate office for more information.

Level 2 fire and travel restrictions are imposed for areas 9 to 14 and 16. This means Provincial burning permits are cancelled. 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 p.m. and 8 a.m. Wayside parks remain open. Landing and launching is restricted to developed shorelines only. Industry and outfitters may be restricted in their operations and should contact their local Manitoba Conservation and Climate office for more information.

Area 15 in under level 1 fire and travel restrictions which include:

• Provincial burning permits are cancelled.
• Campfires are permitted only between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
• Motorized back-country travel, including ATVs and other off-road vehicles, is prohibited from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. unless otherwise approved by a travel permit.

For more information on the fire and travel restrictions visit www.gov.mb.ca/sd/fire/Restrictions/index.html

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