Manitoba lifts fire and travel restrictions for most parts of province
With Manitoba expecting heavy rainfall over the coming days, the province has lifted fire and travel restrictions in most areas.
The province’s Aug. 19 fire bulletin said that as of 8 a.m. on Friday, only area 4 is under fire and travel restrictions.
Area 4, which is east of Lake Winnipeg, remains under level 2 restrictions. This means provincial burning permits are cancelled; motorized backcountry travel is not allowed unless under the authority of a travel permit; camping is only allowed on developed campgrounds; campfires are only allowed between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.; wayside parks are open; and landing and launching are only permitted on developed shorelines.
As for communities outside of area 4, provincial burning permits are available once again through local or regional Manitoba Conservation and Climate offices. The province notes that burning permits are at the discretion of the issuing officers, who might require a site examination or further conditions. Campfires are only allowed in approved fire pits.
All travel restrictions are now lifted outside of area 4, which covers the area north of Wanipigow River, east of Lake Winnipeg to the Ontario border, including Atikaki Provincial Park, and north to Poplar River.
PROVINCIAL PARKS
All provincial park trails are open, and campfires are permitted in approved pits.
Fireworks and sky lanterns are prohibited at provincial parks at all times. Within fire and travel restriction areas, a provincial fireworks authorization is needed for the use of fireworks and sky lanterns.
The province is reminding people that some municipalities have their own burning restrictions, so people should check with local municipal offices or view the online interactive map with municipal burning restrictions.
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