Evacuation order lifted in Manitoba community
Trees burned by wildfires in northern Manitoba are shown during a helicopter tour in the surrounding area of Flin Flon, Man., on Thursday, June 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Deal-Pool
Dozens of evacuees have been given the green light to return home after another evacuation order was lifted in a Manitoba community.
According to the province's latest fire bulletin Tuesday, the evacuation order in Bissett, Man., ended as of 8 a.m., allowing about 80 people to start returning home.
They were first forced out at the end of last month after a wildfire near Nopiming Provincial Park threatened the southeastern Manitoba community.
Bissett
A map showing the location of Bissett, Man. An evacuation order was issued for the community on May 30, 2025. (CTV News Winnipeg)
However, the province noted the fire danger level on Tuesday was high despite improving conditions, noting new fires could start from lightning or human causes.
There are currently 20 active wildfires burning across Manitoba, the province said, which is up two from Monday's bulletin. However, the number of out-of-control blazes was unchanged at 10.
The largest near Sherridon and Flin Flon was pegged at 370,780 hectares Tuesday, which is also unchanged from the previous bulletin.
Meanwhile, the province reminded those returning home that while the immediate risk to some communities may have decreased, wildfires are still active.
'Smoke and visible flames may still be present. Manitobans are reminded to stay informed by regularly monitoring wildfire updates,' the bulletin said.
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