Lake & recreation area · Manitoba

Lake Winnipeg – North Basin wildfire map & smoke conditions

Track official wildfires and smoke around the north basin of Lake Winnipeg, including remote forested shorelines, Indigenous communities, fishing areas, and northern access routes.

Distances are measured from a representative point because a verified boundary is not available. Conditions may vary widely across large parks, lakes, districts and recreation areas.

Current official data · representative reference-point distance

Wildfire activity near the Lake Winnipeg – North Basin reference point

Latest source update: Oct 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PDT
Within 25 km of reference point
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Active official wildfire points from the page reference point.
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Active official wildfire points from the page reference point.
Within 100 km of reference point
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0 recent out records are also within 100 km from the page reference point.
Nearest active fire to reference point
122 km
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Reference point: 53.400, -97.200. Distance is measured to FireRadar's representative place anchor because verified boundary geometry is not attached to this page. It is not a spread, evacuation, access, or safety distance.

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Wildfire context for Lake Winnipeg – North Basin

The north basin of Lake Winnipeg is bordered by boreal forest, major river systems, Indigenous communities, commercial and traditional fishing areas, remote roads, hydro infrastructure, and communities separated by large water distances. Wildfires can affect shoreline access, aviation, community logistics, and smoke even when incidents are not close to the lake itself.

Smoke forecast, air quality and fire weather

Smoke forecasts, measured AQHI and Fire Danger ratings describe different conditions. FireRadar shows each separately so one is not mistaken for another.

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Official wildfire source for Manitoba

Official incident markers and out records are derived from Manitoba FireView where supplied. Follow Manitoba and local authorities for emergency decisions.

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Emergency, closure, and travel information

FireRadar is an informational wildfire map. It does not issue evacuation instructions, park closures, road closures, travel advisories, fire bans, campground or trail status, or fire-spread predictions. Follow the applicable provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, parks, transportation, and emergency authorities for operational decisions.

Regional wildfire context near Lake Winnipeg – North Basin

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Community wildfire maps near Lake Winnipeg – North Basin

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