No rain in forecast as crews battle wildfire burning near Flin Flon, Manitoba.

By Canadian Press on May 31, 2025.

FLIN FLON — The weather is not co-operating in parts of the Prairie provinces as wildfires continue to threaten communities.

Officials in Flin Flon, Man., say there were no structure fires in the evacuated city as of this morning, but smoke from a fire very close to the community has made for poor visibility and aircraft have been unable to fly in the area.

There’s no rain in the forecast over the next week, and mayor George Fontaine says a change in wind direction could push the fire into town.

Wildfires in Manitoba have displaced more than 17,000 people, and evacuees are being offered food and shelter in several communities.

Many people have been evacuated from Cross Lake, Man., and the community was expecting more flights to Winnipeg and beyond on Saturday.

Thousands have also been affected by wildfires in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with 1,300 people in the community of Swan Hills northwest of Edmonton already forced from their homes.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.

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