Evacuation orders still in place in Lac du Bonnet, Man. as crews continue to battle wildfires
May 17, 2025
Evacuation orders remain in place for the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet as crews continue to battle wildfires in eastern Manitoba.While recent rainfall has helped, officials say the state of local emergency remains in place in the community where a fire destroyed 28 homes and cottages and left two people dead earlier this week.
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