Lynn Lake residents forced to evacuate as northern Manitoba wildfire approaches – Winnipeg

While some Manitoba wildfires are easing up, residents of Lynn Lake in the province’s north are being forced to leave their homes to avoid a nearby blaze.

The province announced Monday that an out-of-control wildfire was only a half-dozen kilometres from the town. As of Tuesday morning, town officials said in a social media post that the fire poses an imminent threat and all residents need to evacuate.

A reception centre for evacuees has been set up at the community centre in Thompson, almost a four-hour drive to the southeast.

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Residents without personal transportation are being helped out of Lynn Lake by bus. People fleeing the community are asked to bring only the necessities, including identification, medication, go-bags, provisions for pets and any other necessary supplies.

At last count, the province said there were 17 active wildfires across Manitoba, with six considered out-of-control.