WILDFIRE UPDATE – JULY 16, 2025

a large plume of smoke is seen in the distance

***DELAYS EXPECTED DUE TO EVACUATIONS AND / OR ROAD CLOSURES***

ALBERTA

Under Evacuation

  • Chipewyan Lake
  • Peerless and Trout Lake

Highway 686 between Red Earth Creek and Trout Lake is CLOSED due to wildfire.

A detour has been established for LCV carriers operating on Highway 35, which is experiencing closures due to wildfires. During Highway 35 closures, LCV operators must detour using Highway 2 (east of Peace River), Highway 688, Highway 986, Highway 88, and Highway 58 to High Level.

 

SASKATCHEWAN

Under Evacuation

  • Canoe Lake/Cole Bay/
    Canoe Narrows
  • Jans Bay
  • Montreal Lake
    Cree Nation
  • Northern Village
    of Beauval
  • Northern Village
    of Pinehouse
  • Resort Subdivision
    of Lac La Plonge
  • La Plonge
    Indian Reserve
  • Patuanak/
    English River First Nation

Wildfire on HWY-916 Both Directions from HWY-2 to HWY-937. All lanes closed. Activities: Fires in area. Visibility: Smoke.

Wildfire on HWY-912 Both Directions near HWY-913. All lanes closed. Activities: Fires in area, Use alternate route. Visibility: Smoke.

Wildfire on HWY-165 at Highway 914. All lanes closed. Activities: Fires in area. Visibility: Smoke.

Wildfire on HWY-918 near Fisher Ave. All lanes closed. Activities: Fires in area. Visibility: Smoke.

 

MANITOBA

EMERGENCY ALERT: Due to rapidly spreading wildfires and extreme fire conditions, Manitoba has declared a Provincial State of Emergency. Multiple wildfires continue to threaten many communities and infrastructure. Evacuation orders and alerts are in effect in northern Manitoba. Air quality continues to be impacted. Follow all evacuation orders and emergency instructions from local authorities.

 

Under Evacuation

  • Town of Lynn Lake
  • Town of Leaf Rapids
  • Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (Nelson House)
  • Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake)
  • O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation (South Indian Lake)
  • Marcel Colomb First Nation

 

Fire on HWY-392 Both Directions from HWY-39 to Snow Lake. All lanes closed. Activities: Fire in area

Fire on HWY-391 Both Directions from Leaf Rapids to 25 Km South of Leaf Rapids. All lanes closed. Activities: Fire in area.

Fire on HWY-396 Both Directions from Fox Mine to Lynn Lake. All lanes closed. Activities: Fire in area.