The Town of Snow Lake, Manitoba, declared a local state of emergency and issued a 48-hour voluntary evacuation alert due to the rapid advance of massive wildfires from the northwest. The fires, including those near Flin Flon and Sherridon, are out of control and have caused thick smoke. Flin Flon is also struggling with food supplies for firefighters, and Hudbay Minerals has suspended operations in Snow Lake.
Snow Lake put on evacuation alert as wildfires advance from northwestern Manitoba
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Town of Snow Lake, Manitoba, declared a local state of emergency and issued a 48-hour voluntary evacuation alert due to the rapid advance of massive wildfires from the northwest. The fires, including those near Flin Flon and Sherridon, are out of control and have caused thick smoke. Flin Flon is also struggling with food supplies for firefighters, and Hudbay Minerals has suspended operations in Snow Lake.
Trending- 1 Tuesday: Town of Snow Lake declared local state of emergency and implemented evacuation alert.
- 2 Wednesday morning: Snow Lake Mayor Ron Scott provided update; latter 24 hours of alert began (equipment banned).
- 3 Earlier this week: Flin Flon fire joined Sherridon fire.
- 4 Ongoing: Mandatory evacuation order continues for Flin Flon, Big Island Lake, Schist Lake, Little Athapapuskow cottage area, and Bakers Narrows.
- 5 Ongoing: Fires near Flin Flon and Sherridon remain out of control.
- 6 Ongoing: Hudbay Minerals suspended operations in Snow Lake.
- Voluntary evacuation alert for Snow Lake residents
- Potential for mandatory evacuation orders
- Suspension of Hudbay Minerals mine operations in Snow Lake
- Thick smoke and discolored air in affected areas
- Flin Flon struggling to provide enough food for firefighters
- Displacement of residents, with some evacuating for a second time
What: The Town of Snow Lake issued a voluntary evacuation alert due to rapidly advancing, out-of-control wildfires in northwestern Manitoba, which are also affecting Flin Flon and leading to operational suspensions.
When: Tuesday (Snow Lake declared emergency), Wednesday morning (Mayor Scott's statement, start of latter 24 hours of alert), earlier this week (Flin Flon fire joined Sherridon fire).
Where: Snow Lake, northwestern Manitoba, Flin Flon, Big Island Lake, Schist Lake, Little Athapapuskow cottage area, Bakers Narrows, Sherridon, Pukatawagan Cree Nation (Mathias Colomb), Kotowich Lake, Creighton (Saskatchewan).
Why: Strong west and northwest winds are pushing massive, out-of-control wildfires rapidly towards Snow Lake and other communities, necessitating precautionary evacuations and emergency measures to ensure public safety.
How: Through a town declaration of a state of emergency, issuance of an evacuation alert, suspension of mine operations, and ongoing efforts by emergency services and residents to prepare for potential mandatory evacuation.