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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

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 such as the City of Flin Flon and the northern community of Cross Lake: 

Please register online (municipality) or by calling 1-800-863-6582 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time.

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If you were evacuated from an Indigenous community such as Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Pukatawagan Cree Nation or Mathias Colomb First Nation:

Please register online (indigenous community) or by calling 1-800-863-6582 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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