Manitoba Fire Update Report
Operations Division - Fire Program - Manitoba Conservation, June 26, 2010 [here]
Dry conditions and high fire dangers persist in northern Manitoba. Three new fires have occurred in the northeast region, all are under control. One large fire between Sherridon and Cranberry Portage is threatening roads and forestry values in the area. This fire has reached the Grass River Provincial Park and has grown in size to approximately 52,000 hectares. Provincial Highway #10 and #39 remain open, but smoke continues to be a concern. The Sherridon Road remains closed. A large suppression effort including fire crews, water bombers, bulldozers, skidders and helicopters are being used to battle this fire. Out of province water bombers, and firefighters are assisting from Ontario, British Columbia and Minnesota. An additional 52 firefighters from British Columbia and Minnesota are expected today to help in the suppression efforts. …
A total of 244 fires have occurred so far this season burning a total of 81,715 hectares. This is in comparison to the twenty year average of 253 fires and 207,253 hectares as of this date. Of the 244 fires, 186 were human caused and 58 were started by lightning.