Wildfire season is here, and we want to proactively keep residents and visitors to Flin Flon informed!
We’ve set up this webpage where we will be logging all of the City of Flin Flon's wildfire notices through the summer, so you can find the most up-to-date notices regarding fire restrictions, road closures, and more within the City of Flin Flon's jurisdiction.
We may report information from the broader region when we directly receive it or spot it online. However, residents should also follow other community communication channels as they relate to you, including the Town of Creighton, Town of The Pas, The Village of Denare Beach, and the Province of Manitoba to ensure they're receiving all relevant information.
We will also be sharing information through social media and CFAR as well, but our goal is to keep a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date information here!
To report a wildfire, call 1-800-782-0076, or simply 9-11. To report a fire in the community, call 9-11.
THE CITY OF FLIN FLON HAS BEEN EVACUATED. FIREFIGHTERS CONTINUE TO BATTLE THE BLAZE.
Settling insurance claims on the wildfires in Manitoba With Support From the General Insurance Ombudsman, June 5, 2025:
If you suffered damage from the ongoing wildfires and have questions or concerns about an unresolved insurance claim, there is free, independent, and impartial help available from the General Insurance OmbudService (GIO).
GIO is an independent body set up to help Canadians find a fair resolution to disputes with insurance providers.
You must first try to resolve your dispute with your insurer, but if you are not satisfied with the ultimate decision from your provider on your claim, GIO can help resolve your dispute.
With a team of 260 dedicated and experienced personnel holding back the fire, neither Flin Flon nor Creighton have lost structures so far. Volunteer firefighters from departments across Manitoba are covering the area from Creighton to Baker's Narrows.
The fire has moved further into Manitoba to the southeast of Flin Flon and Creighton. Asset protection is being implemented in the Channing area, and the southern parts of Flin Flon.
Wildfire Fighting and Information for Evacuees, June 4, 2025, 8:36am
Currently, 200-250 personnel are fighting the fire. At this time, Flin Flon has not seen any structural fires, and as of 11:30pm, Creighton has not either.
Equipment has been deployed to protect the airport and structures at Baker’s Narrows. Though airport staff have been evacuated, no structures have been lost, and the airport remains secure and operational for emergency aircraft with the help of trained emergency staff.
It is not safe for residents to return to Flin Flon right now. Evacuees should prepare for the possibility that it will be some time until the situation has stabilized to the point that returning is safe.
We understand that this is an incredibly challenging time for everyone who has had to leave their homes, and our priority is first the preservation of life, then the preservation of property.
If you haven’t yet, register with the Canadian Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582 or online at https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/manitoba-wildfires-response-2025.
For individuals with home insurance, many insurance companies offer support in the event of evacuations.
For support with basic healthcare needs including refilling prescriptions, contact Flin Flon primary care providers through QDoc at https://qdoc.ca/. For help with the platform, please contact 1 833 736 2362.
For municipal information, contact our Facebook page, or email info@flinflon.ca.
Wildfire Fighting Update, June 3, 2025, 12:16pm
No structures within the City of Flin Flon have currently been affected. Airport staff have been evacuated for their safety.
Electrical power in Flin Flon has been restored following an outage last night, and resulting water and sewer challenges have also been resolved.
Today, crews are focused on areas to the west of Creighton.
If You Haven't Registered As An Evacuee, Text Us, June 2, 2025
Following Flin Flon’s evacuation, we are reviewing our evacuee registry and want to ensure that there no families or individuals who are unaccounted for, and not receiving the support available to them.
If you have not registered as an evacuee, or if you know someone who has not registered as an evacuee, please text our staff member, Crystal Kolt, at 204-271-0315 to let us know your information and your current status.
If you have not done so, we also encourage evacuees to register with the Canadian Red Cross, who have support available for evacuees, at 1-800-863-6582.
We want to ensure everyone is safe, and that no one has fallen through the cracks during this difficult time.
Wildfire Fighting Update, June 2, 2025, 9:10am:
Things went well yesterday despite the strong winds: there are no structure fires in Flin Flon, and no additional structure fires in the Baker's Narrows area.
Flin Flon is holding strong and we are continuing to battle the fire.
Keeping Misinformation At Bay, June 1, 4:41pm
There have been no fatalities or injuries as a result of firefighting efforts in any of our affected communities so far.
False rumours about fatalities or injuries at the Club Fire have been a serious barrier to our firefighters being able to focus on battling the blaze.Volunteers from all of the communities involved have been bombarded with phone calls and messages from worried loved ones trying to track them down and make sure they're okay.
It puts stress on our firefighters, and on the families they left to help protect our community.
We assure you that we will share significant events that impact our community members, our firefighters, or their families as soon as we are aware of them.
Wildfire Fighting Update and Support for Evacuees, June 1, 2025, 3:51pm:
No fire has breached the perimeter or affected any assets within Flin Flon.
There have been no accidents, injuries, or fatalities among firefighters on the ground.
Access Flin Flon primary care providers through QDoc if needed. You just need your health card number. For support, please contact 1 833 736 2362.
If you’re displaced in Dauphin, you can go to the Rotary Dauphin Arena. It’s the main location for people displaced staying in Flin Flon. They are serving breakfast, lunch, and supper.
In The Pas, you can go to the Gordon Lathlin Arena or the Wescana Inn.
In Snow Lake, call 2-11, and it will connect you with Councillor Judy Eagle, who will help connect you with help and answers.
We are in communication with the Premier, Office of the Fire Commissioner, EMO, Northern Affairs, and the affected communities.
You can visit www.cityofflinflon.ca for councillor contacts if you need more information.
Winds have picked up to an extreme degree, and we have lost the last 12 hours of firefighting progress.
Fire crews are ramping up in the Bakers Narrows area to defend the airport and nearby structures.
Heavy-lift choppers are flying and dropping water, which is making a tangible impact for protecting strategic areas.
Flin Flon has remained safe. The risk to our community has increased, but crews are on guard and ensuring the fire does not breach the perimeter highway.
Wildfire Update, June 1, 9:00am
Fire crews have thus far contained the fire outside the city's perimeter highway, and as of last night, there are no structural fires in the city. We will post more information as it becomes available today.
Electricity is coming back online throughout parts of the city, as Manitoba Hydro continues working to restore power to affected areas. Utility systems are back online within the city.
Firefighters stopped the fire in the Baker's Narrows area from becoming a total loss to all properties, however, some properties and structures were affected, and for now, we do not have information on which properties were affected.
We're incredibly grateful for all of the support that departments from across Manitoba have provided us. They've done an outstanding job protecting our homes and the town we love. Our utmost gratitude goes out to all of those who have taken time away from their homes and families to put themselves in harm's way.
Wildire Update, May 31, 9:00am
There are no structure fires in Flin Flon at this time.
Cranberry Portage is under a mandatory evacuation. Alerts have been put out to people in the area.
Smoke visibility is extremely poor. Aircraft are not currently flying in the area.
Firefighting Update, May 30, 2025, 4:31pm
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze.
Two helicopters are strategically dropping water in key areas.
Chinook helicopters are on route.
Fire retardant foam has been deployed on the Creighton side to protect firefighters on the western flank.
A critical, final message regarding the evacuation of Flin Flon.
The last bus left at 11:00am.
If anyone is still remaining in the City of Flin Flon, go to City Hall, at 20 1st Avenue, where you will be evacuated if possible, or sheltered in place.
If you need information about the evacuation, call Canadian Red Cross at 1-800-863-6582.
There are no administrative staff left in the community, but emergency personnel and firefighters remain on-site battling the blaze and to preserve property and assets. Resources, however, are limited. The situation is serious and the next 12 hours will be critical. But the community has not been abandoned, and everything is being done within our firefighter's power. No structures have been lost yet.
Community Wildfire Update, May 29, 2025, 6:05pm
The Club Fire is still being held by wildfire crews, and no structures have been affected at this time.
Crews will continue to work through the night.
Community Hall Now Closed, May 29, 2025, 4:56pm
The Flin Flon Community Hall is now closed.
If anyone requires assistance, City Hall remains open between 8:00am and 7:00pm.
Contact Your Respective Municipality For The Best Information May 29, 2025 4:03pm
An important reminder that if you are not a Flin Flon resident, you must reach out to your respective community for the most accurate information.
The City of Flin Flon and the Province of Manitoba are responsible for Flin Flon residents. If you live in Creighton and have evacuated under their order, you must reach out to the Town of Creighton or the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency for instructions, assistance, and the most accurate information for your evacuation. The same is true of the Village of Denare Beach.
Flin Flon Connect is a City of Flin Flon service, and is distributing information relevant to City of Flin Flon residents. Residents of Creighton and Denare Beach are welcome to sign up for information through the service, but they should not expect to receive updates from the Town of Creighton, the Village of Denare Beach, or the Saskatchewan Public Health Agency.
City of Flin Flon Wildfire and Evacuation Update From Mayor and Council May 29, 2025, 10:30am
Thank you to community members for an orderly evacuation, and we’re glad you are safe.
The fire has not crossed the perimeter highway at this time. No community assets are burning at this time.
The fire is holding from last night. There are 75-125 firefighters on the ground right now, from OCN, The Pas, Carberry, Swan River, White Sand, Denare Beach, Creighton, and Flin Flon.
The smoke has meant air support has not been available last night.
Last night, 400 people were evacuated on buses to The Pas, and are now continuing to Winnipeg.
If you are still in the community, you *must* come to the Community Hall immediately. This is a *mandatory* evacuation.
For additional information, call 204-687-0073, or the RCMP.
If you are arriving in Winnipeg by bus or have no place to stay, When you get to call 2-11 for guidance.
If you’re staying with residents or friends, there is a per diem you can claim, but *only* if you are staying in Winnipeg.
You are free to travel to other locations, but you will not be eligible for the per diem amount.
Register with the Red Cross if you’re not going to Winnipeg by visiting www.redcross.ca/2025ManitobaWildfires or by calling 1-800-863-6582 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time.
IMMEDIATE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER FOR THE CITY OF FLIN FLON, MAY 28, 2025, 4:15PM
IF YOU NEED INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE, PROCEED TO THE FLIN FLON COMMUNITY HALL.
Please register your information by registering with Flin Flon Connect at the link below:
All residents and visitors must evacuate the community. Everyone who is able to arrange their own transportation is advised to leave town as soon as possible, in a calm and orderly manner.
Residents are expected to be clear of the community by 12:00am (midnight) tonight.
For community members with their own transportation, they are advised to evacuate through Provincial Road #10, heading towards The Pas. The #10 may have some visibility issues, but it is currently considered safe to drive. Do not attempt to drive through PR #39 directly towards Thompson.
If you have friends and family who can accommodate you, you should make arrangements with them.
If you do not have accommodations you can access, call 2-11 for information about shelters in Winnipeg.
For individuals who do not have transportation or who require assistance, the City of Flin Flon is making arrangements and will be posting further information.
Residents should bring:
• Identification
• Medications
• Necessary supplies
• Go Bags
• Provisions for pets
We understand that this is distressing, but we urge everyone to proceed calmly and as orderly as possible. It’s important to get moving quickly, but deliberately. It’s critical that no highway accidents or traffic jams impede exit from the community.
Clean Air Shelter At the Community Hall, May 28, 2025, 1:10pm
As the smoke descends to ground level this afternoon, we remind folks in Flin Flon that the Community Hall is equipped with high quality filters, and is open to the public at large as a clean air sanctuary.
Otherwise, please keep your windows and doors closed, and run air purifiers if you own them.
Flin Flon Connect Is Live: Here's How To Use It, May 28, 2025
It’s not a scam text: we’re re-activating the Flin Flon Connect direct messaging service.
Flin Flon Connect will let you receive updates as they are posted directly by SMS text, Email, and in urgent circumstances, by voice call.
Below we’re including registration instructions and information on how the service works.
• The platform will take you through a few forms. The first form includes your personal and contact information. Confirm it’s correct, and click next.
• The second page will ask you for your address. Make sure it’s accurate. It will let us target your area specifically if necessary.
• The third page will ask you what types of messages you want to opt-in to. Right now, we recommend you opt into all of them. Also make sure to click the grey box labeled “General Information”. You’ll know you’ve clicked it when a check mark shows up.
• The next page will ask you to create a password. This will make an account for you that will let you change your information if necessary, by clicking “My Account” in the upper right hand corner of the registration page. PLEASE NOTE THE SYSTEM DOES NOT ACCEPT PERIODS AS A SPECIAL CHARACTER.
When you receive emails, you will receive the message in full.
When you receive a text, the message will only display the first ~120 characters. After that, click the link in the text message to read the full message.
In severe circumstances, we can message all listed numbers in the Manitoba White Pages, whether they have signed up or not.
If you have trouble registering for the service, please email kantoszewski@flinflon.ca or message our Facebook page. We currently cannot respond to every Facebook message, but we will be reading them, and we will prioritize responding to registration inquiries.
And as always, stay tuned to our Facebook, Instagram, and website, and stay dialed in to our partners at the local radio station, CFAR.
Club Wildfire Community Update, May 28, 2025, 10:23am:
Wildland, Creighton FD, and Flin Flon FD continue to respond to the Club Fire north of town. Representatives from the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) and Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) are also on-site to support our team.
For now, the situation is considered stable, but this may change. Members of the OFC will be doing an aerial survey this morning to assess the situation more broadly.
We have also sent a test text message and email of the Flin Flon Connect direct messaging system. The test appears to have been a success, and registration is live at https://www.cityofflinflon.ca/p/flin-flon-connect. We will be sharing more instructions for registering for Flin Flon Connect shortly.
A joint meeting between regional authorities is scheduled again for 11:00am today.
Some urgent and critical reminders:
NO BACKCOUNTRY TRAVEL UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Not only can we not afford any more fires, but EMS callouts into the woods currently endanger the safety of emergency workers as well. The risk of getting hurt or stuck at this moment is not worth it.
NO DRONE FLIGHTS. Yesterday, we can confirm that active water bombers had to be grounded because of drones detected in the area. It does not matter if you see aircraft or not. You are putting lives at risk. You may be fined $15, 000 if you are found guilty of violating this law.
With every decision you make, consider safety. Postpone unnecessary travel. Do not venture out to try to get a better view. We are all members of the same community. We are getting through this together.
Pre-Evacuation Notice, May 27, 2025, 7:40pm
The City of Flin Flon is advising residents that a pre-alert for possible evacuation is now in effect.
The pre-alert is being issued as a result of the dry conditions and the proximity of the fires. Residents are advised to stay alert and begin planning for a potential evacuation which could occur on short notice should the situation escalate.
Emergency Services suggests residents prepare in the following ways:
Ensure vehicles are fueled and ready for travel.
Prepare an emergency kit which includes:
Prescriptions medications.
Important documents such as passports, papers etc.
Computers/laptops.
Valuables and items that are meaningful to you.
Personal items (clothing, toiletries, phone chargers etc.)
Supplies for pets.
If you are a vulnerable person and need assistance in the event of an evacuation please register with us at City Hall by filling out a vulnerable person's form or calling 833 210 6435.
Should the situation escalate an Evacuation Centre will be set up and details will be provided.
Stay tuned for daily updates.
Updates will be provided on all of our social media channels, website, and with the local media to ensure messaging regarding the situation is shared as widely as possible.
Do Not Fly Drones Near Wildfires, May 27, 2025, 1:15pm
The City of Flin Flon's Emergency Management Officer will be meeting with the Town of Creighton this afternoon at approximately 2:00pm for a comprehensive update about the fire at the Creighton Landfill. We will provide further updates as soon as more information is available.
For now, we remind residents that *flying drones near wildfires is illegal*.
If drones are spotted in the airspace near a wildfire, all air support must be grounded for the safety of pilots, depriving air support from firefighters on the ground.
If you are flying a drone around a wildfire, you are hindering firefighting efforts.
Drone pilots found guilty of flying their drones near wildfires illegally can be fined up to $15, 000. It does *not* matter whether you see or hear any aircraft in the area.
Clean Air Sanctuary: Flin Flon Community Hall, May 27, 2025: 11:30am
Carbon air filters are being installed in the Flin Flon Community Hall rooftop units to help clean the smoke from the air.
In the event that air quality deteriorates with due to wind direction, The Flin Flon Community Hall will be a fresh air sanctuary for community members who need it.
While crews address the fire, we recommend all residents keep their windows and doors closed, and to keep air conditioners or air purifiers circulating if your home has them.
Creighton Landfill Fire Update, May 27, 2025, 9:30am
Wildland firefighters are also currently supporting the Creighton FD, and Flin Flon FD remains on standby. Creighton FD currently indicates favourable winds are pushing the fire away from the community.
Creighton FD Responding to Fire At Creighton Landfill, May 26, 2025
Creighton Fire Department is on-site responding to a fire reported at the Creighton landfill.
The City of Flin Flon Fire Department is in contact with the City of Creighton, and will respond if requested.
We will share more information as it becomes available.
Manitoba Issues Province-wide Fire Ban, May 22, 2025, 8:28am
Effective 8:00am this morning, Manitoba has issued a total burn ban across the Province of Manitoba. This includes all burning and campfires, including in approved fire pits.
You can find more information on provincial fire restrictions by area at https://www.gov.mb.ca/conservatio.../Restrictions/index.html. Flin Flon falls within Area 14, and Cranberry Portage, The Pas, and Grass River Provincial Park fall within Area 13.
All fire and off-road travel bans within Flin Flon municipal boundaries remain in effect.
Fire and Off-Road Travel Ban Still In Effect, May 21, 2025, 11:50am
With the weather warming up and pleasant evenings ahead, we want to remind Flin Flonners that the fire and off-road travel ban is still in effect within Flin Flon's city limits.
We have received next to no precipitation since the restrictions were first put in place, and our local vegetation has been slow to green over the last month.
The recent fire near Cranberry Portage and ongoing efforts to fight the wildfire in The Pas and Saskatchewan's Narrow Hills Provincial Park demonstrate the very real risk posed by current conditions.
If you are playing in the woods outside of Flin Flon's city limits, we ask that you ensure you're up to date with your host community's fire restrictions, and exercise good judgment above and beyond what's legally required. Carefully consider where and how you travel, and think twice about how you throw out your cigarettes or your doobies.
Please help us work together as a community to keep ourselves and our neighbours safe, and to ensure we have a beautiful wilderness to enjoy for many summers to come.
Provincial Fire Danger Advisory, May 9, 2025, 4:05pm
The Province of Manitoba has issued a Fire Danger Advisory through the Alert Ready system, stating the following:
"Southern and Central areas of Manitoba have a high to extreme fire danger. Current conditions pose a serious threat to public safety, and emergency response may be limited given the current demand on provincial and local firefighting resources."
The situation in Flin Flon has not changed, and the community is not in immediate danger.
However, the alert does reinforce the fact that emergency services are currently very busy, and it is extremely important that we all do our part not to create an additional burden on our regional firefighters and first responders. Please follow all fire bans and restrictions on motorized off-road travel, and exercise good judgment above and beyond what is legally required.
Highway Travel and Wildfire Update, May 9, 2025
As of this morning, Highway 106 (also known as the Hanson Lake Highway) is closed due to a wildfire near Caribou Creek. For more information, call the Saskatchewan Highways hotline at 1-844-754-4929 for more information.
As of right now, Highway 10 remains open, and winds are currently favourable to maintaining access on the highway.
Off-road Travel Ban, May 8, 2025
In addition to the existing restrictions on fire within city limits, motorized off-road traffic is now prohibited within Flin Flon's city limits, due to the potential to ignite dry grass and foliage with hot engine components.
This includes off-road-specific vehicles like ATVs, SXS's, and dirt bikes, as well as off-road travel in passenger vehicles like pick-up trucks.
While we understand the inconvenience (especially when the weather is so gorgeous), we appreciate your help in keeping our community as safe as possible during these high-risk conditions!
City-wide Fire Ban Update, May 5, 2025
Yesterday, we implemented a complete fire ban within the City of Flin Flon until further notice due to the ongoing dry conditions. Below are additional details in terms of what is and isn't currently permitted within city limits.
All fire permits are currently suspended, and the fire ban includes, but may not be limited to:
All Non-Gas Fire Pits
Open Fires
Charcoal/pellet BBQs
Burn Barrels
Incinerators
Chimineas
Exploding Targets
Fireworks
Propane BBQs and ULC-approved propane-fuelled fire pits are permitted. Lawnmowers, including push and ride-on lawnmowers, are also permitted.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates about fire conditions and preventative measures!
City Wide Fire Ban, May 4, 2025
Effective immediately, there is a complete fire ban within the City of Flin Flon until further notice.
