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Manitoba Wildfires Response 2025

Clouds and smoke in the sky as community members prepare for an evacuation due to wildfires in Manitoba.
Credit: Chris Kepron / Canadian Red Cross

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Financial assistance
Additional resources
How you can help
Guide to Wildfire Recovery
Mental health and well-being resources

Encroaching wildfires and the resulting wildfire smoke in Manitoba have resulted in the evacuation of several communities across the province.

The Canadian Red Cross is working closely with Indigenous leadership and provincial and municipal governments to determine the best way to support individuals, families, and communities impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Manitoba.

Register with the Red Cross if you are impacted by wildfires in Manitoba

People who were evacuated from their community in Manitoba are encouraged to register with the Red Cross. Registration with the Red Cross ensures people can be contacted while away from home, and can be reached with information on Red Cross services and assistance that may become available to them during this difficult time.

When registering, you will be asked basic information about you and your household, such as your name, date of birth, email address and home address.

If you were evacuated from a municipality: 
Please register online (municipality) or by calling 1 (800) 863-6582 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Central Time.
 

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If you were evacuated from an Indigenous community:
Please register online (Indigenous community) or by calling 1 (800) 863-6582 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Central Time. 
 

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Please note: Only one person in your household needs to register. Please do not register again if you or someone you live with has already registered with the Red Cross over the phone or through the website.


In-person locations for those impacted by the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires

 
  • If you are in Winnipeg, you can register and access Red Cross services at the Billy Mosienko Arena, located at 709 Keewatin Street, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
  • If you are in Thompson, you can register in-person and access Red Cross services at the Burntwood Hotel, located at 146 Selkirk Avenue between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Central Time, 7 days a week.
  • If you are in Brandon, you can register and access Red Cross service at the Victoria Inn, located 3550 Victoria Avenue between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Central Time, 7 days a week.
  • If you are in The Pas, you can register and access Red Cross services at the Wescana Inn, located at 439 Fischer Avenue between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Time, from Tuesday, June 17 – Thursday, June 19.

Financial assistance

On behalf of the Government of Manitoba, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing financial assistance to households that have been evacuated from their primary residence in municipalities and non-First Nations communities due to the wildfires in Manitoba. 

Eligible households will receive financial assistance to help cover their immediate needs related to their evacuation. Direct financial assistance allows people to make decisions on what is best for themselves and their families.

To access this assistance, people must be registered with the Red Cross. People who have not yet registered with the Red Cross are encouraged to do so by calling 1-800-863-6582 between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Central Time, or by going online at www.redcross.ca/2025manitobawildfires to register or find the reception centre nearest them.

Please note: If a household has already registered with the Red Cross online, over the phone, or in person, they should not register again. Once a Red Cross registration number has been received by a household for the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires, that household is considered registered and does not need to do so again. Any duplicate registrations may delay the process as additional validation will be needed.

FAQs on financial assistance

FRAUD ALERT: Unfortunately, there are some people who may try to take advantage of those impacted by a disaster through fraudulent tactics. The Canadian Red Cross communicates only via email, phone, or in person and would never send a link through a text message. We will never ask for your social insurance number, bank account information or credit card number during your registration or to receive assistance. The Red Cross encourages people to stay informed from credible sources, such as the Government of Canada’s website for fraud prevention tips. If you suspect you have been a victim of fraudulent activity, please contact your local police authority.

Additional Resources

Government of Manitoba: Additional information and resources from the Government of Manitoba are available on their website.

City of Winnipeg: Additional information and resources from the City of Winnipeg are available on their website.


How You Can Help Support People Impacted by the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires

Those wishing to help are encouraged to donate to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal to help the people and communities affected by wildfires in the province.

Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used to assist those impacted in Manitoba with immediate and ongoing relief including financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Manitoba.

Both the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba will match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal. Every $1 donated will become $3 to support the families and individuals most impacted by wildfires. Donation matching will be open for 30 days, retroactive to when the appeal first opened on May 28, 2025. 

People who would like to make a donation to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal can do so online at www.redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111, or by texting MBFIRES to 20222 to make a $10 donation.

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Tools to help with recovering from an emergency

After wildfires

  • Review the step-by-step Canadian Red Cross Guide to Wildfire Recovery for information on what to do when you return home after wildfires.
  • Home Inventory Checklist: a list of your home inventory which is helpful both for insurance and other assistance programs. In the case of an insurance claim, an insurance provider would use a similar form to assess the cost to repair or replace lost or damaged items. These items are referred to as home contents.
  • Substantial Repair and Reconstruction Contract Checklist: Hiring a contractor for damage or rebuild? Use this checklist with tips as a guide when reviewing the contract prior to signing with a contractor.

Mental health and well-being resources

Emergencies affect our wellbeing and mental health, disrupting our routines and access to social support. Individuals, families, and communities can be impacted with little warning and recovery can seem overwhelming. Review the guides below and reach out for help and support for yourself and your loved ones.

How to access help in times of crisis

If you experience reactions that make it difficult to function normally over a long period of time, seek help. One option is to contact your local health facility, or a local crisis support line. For immediate assistance anywhere in Canada, call Talk Suicide Canada to connect to a crisis responder at 1-833-456-4566.

National Support Resources