Fire ‘on the doorstep' of community of Lynn Lake: mayor
Smoke billows in the air as a wildfire enters the community of Lynn Lake on June 1, 2025. (Brandon Dulewich)
Wildfire has caused destruction to several structures in Manitoba's Lynn Lake as the blaze entered the community.
In a statement on Monday night, Mayor Brandon Dulewich said the fire remains 'on the doorstep' of the community and that firefighters are ready to act on a moment's notice.
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A wildfire on the doorstep of the community of Lynn Lake on June 1, 2025. (Brandon Dulewich)
Dulewich said the fire entered the community on Sunday, causing the destruction of four structures. He added that firefighters managed to contain the flames to the first block of the town.
The mayor thanks the 'brave' firefighters from Brandon and Morris who helped the local firefighters and kept the destruction to a minimum.
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