October 9, 2011
Fire Bulletin
- Manitoba Conservation, the Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization and the Office of the Fire Commissioner continue to support municipalities and fire departments with fires in southeastern Manitoba.
- Evacuation orders have been lifted in the RM of Stuartburn. Residents ofCaliento and Lonesand are now able to return home.
- The RM of Piney has lifted the evacuation order for Woodridge but Sandilands remains under a mandatory evacuation order due to hot spots adjacent to the community. The RM will continue to monitor the situation.
- No new fires have started in the eastern region today.
- Cottagers, hikers, residents and other travellers should keep a close eye on local conditions.
- The most up-to-date highway information is available at www.gov.mb.ca/mit/roadinfo, 1‑877‑MBRoads (1‑877-627-6237) and on Twitter by following @MBGov.
- For more information, see www.manitoba.ca/wildfire.
Stuartburn Fire
- Cooler, less windy weather on Saturday allowed fire crews to re-establish control lines as well as expand new control lines on new parts of the fire.
- Weather conditions are expected to be more favourable again today.
- Operations undertaken yesterday evening near the community of Sandilands were very successful and have reduced the threat to this community.
- Since the fire began, more than 160 firefighters from 27 different municipal fire departments have been working to fight the fire.
- Four water bombers continue to support firefighting efforts.
Bissett Fire
- The fire near Bissett at Long Lake is still 18,000 hectares in size, approximately 40 km long and six km wide. No structures have been lost at this time.
- Approximately 116 firefighters and support staff, as well as seven bulldozers, one skidder, eight helicopters and water bomber support are being used to fight this fire.
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