This is a record year for wildfires in Manitoba, leading to large-scale evacuations, health facility closures, and smoke. 

Manitoba continues under a provincial state of emergency, under the Emergency Measures Act due to a wildfire season that is now the worst on record in the last 30 years, with more than one million hectares (ha) of area burned in the province. The state of emergency is in effect until Aug. 8 and if necessary, may be extended. 

Doctors Manitoba is helping to keep physicians up to date to help you in your daily work.

Current Situation


Last Updated: July 172025

There are 118 active wildfires across the province, part of a total of 313 wildfires to date, well above the 20-year average for this date of 197 total fires.

As with any rapidly changing disaster situation, please monitor your local news for the latest updates. 

MB Ready provides current information on wildfires, natural disasters, and other public safety hazards. 

Our Doc360 health and wellness resources can be accessed by physicians, medical learners, and their families impacted by fire and evacuations themselves or by patient trauma. Visit Doc360​.ca for more information. You can also use our intake line anytime at 2042378320, toll free at 1 – 844-433-DRMB (18444333762) or complete the online intake form.

THE LATEST:

  • The CPSM Prescribing Practices Program (PPP) is available to help ensure patients receive prescription refills they require. Physicians can contact the PPP at 2047744344 or by email at cpsm@​cpsm.​mb.​ca for assistance with refills or other issues they are experiencing as a result of the evacuations.
  • The CPSM reminds members that physicians from Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) who have evacuated to Saskatchewan are authorized to prescribe to Manitoba evacuees in Saskatchewan. Learn more here. 

MEMBER IMPACT:

Here are several important resources to monitor as you care for your patients, as well as yourself and your loved ones:

  • Shared Health maintains a comprehensive list of wildfire resources and information specifically designed for patients and their loved ones.

  • The FireView map from the Manitoba government illustrates the location and status of current wildfire activity in Manitoba.

  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)’s Air Quality Advisory for Manitoba will lead you to information about poor air quality and reduced visibility.
  • Officials have warned the public that they may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough.

SUPPORT THE RESPONSE

There are multiple ways to support the response:

  • Want to help clinically? We are accepting names from physicians willing to offer medical help to support the response, from all regions in Manitoba. Add your name here, with no commitment to help at this time.

  • Want to help financially? If you want to help with relief for those impacted by Manitoba wildfires, you can donate to the Red Cross as part of their 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal. Click here to donate.

FOR THE PUBLIC

We have posted an article for the public about the health impacts of wildfire smoke, with expert advice from respirologist Dr. Martha Ainslie. You can see the article here and share with patients and your community.