Massive wildfire near Flin Flon moves toward Cranberry Portage, forces evacuations

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A massive fire is burning in northwestern Manitoba near Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage.

A massive wildfire has swallowed up 35,000 hectares of land near Flin Flon, and is making its way toward another northwestern Manitoba community.A massive wildfire has swallowed up 35,000 hectares of land near Flin Flon, and is making its way toward another northwestern Manitoba community.

Another out-of-control fire near the community of Wanless, which is north of The Pas but south of Cranberry Portage, has grown to about 1,500 hectares in size. Crews are trying to protect the hydro line between the latter two communities. "They're wanting to know when they can go home. They're wanting to make sure their house is OK. They're wanting to know how long this is going to take," said Forbes.

Residents from Carberry Portage were ordered to evacuate Saturday night. A registration site for evacuees has been set up in The Pas at the Wescana Inn.

 

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