Residents of Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba are beginning to return home, almost three weeks after being evacuated due to wildfires. The fire is now largely contained, and the community's infrastructure is intact. Other communities like Snow Lake, Sherridon, and Herb Lake Landing have also seen residents return, while Flin Flon's general community awaits re-entry due to limited health and fire services.
Fire evacuees begin returning home to Manitoba First Nation after cool, wet weather
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Residents of Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba are beginning to return home, almost three weeks after being evacuated due to wildfires. The fire is now largely contained, and the community's infrastructure is intact. Other communities like Snow Lake, Sherridon, and Herb Lake Landing have also seen residents return, while Flin Flon's general community awaits re-entry due to limited health and fire services.
Trending- 1 Early 2025: Severe wildfire season begins in Manitoba.
- 2 Approx. 3 weeks prior to June 16, 2025: Pimicikamak Cree Nation evacuated due to wildfires.
- 3 Weekend prior to June 16, 2025: People in Snow Lake, Sherridon, and Herb Lake Landing allowed to return.
- 4 June 16, 2025: Gradual repatriation of Pimicikamak Cree Nation evacuees begins, including flights from Winnipeg.
- Over 21,000 people in Manitoba had to leave their communities due to this year’s early and severe wildfire season.
- Community infrastructure in Pimicikamak Cree Nation is intact and water systems have been tested.
What: Residents of Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Snow Lake, Sherridon, and Herb Lake Landing are returning home after being evacuated due to wildfires.
When: Almost three weeks after evacuation; flights today (June 16, 2025) from Winnipeg; weekend prior to June 16, 2025 (for Snow Lake, Sherridon, Herb Lake Landing).
Where: Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Snow Lake, Sherridon, Herb Lake Landing, Flin Flon, Manitoba, Winnipeg.
Why: Wildfires in the area are now largely contained, and cool, wet weather has helped facilitate the return.
How: Through a gradual repatriation process, including organized flights for evacuees.