No burning permits allowed
Fires in approved fire pits or burn barrels are allowed
Off-road ATV use is permitted
🚫 Wooded District: No fires or ATV use (Conservation rules)
See smoke? Call 911.
Effective immediately until June 28, 2025
🔥 Wildfire Information & Fire Safety
🚨 MB Ready – Manitoba’s Wildfire Portal
Stay updated on wildfire alerts, road closures & evacuations.
➡️ mbready.manitoba.ca
🩺 Health Support for Evacuees
Health Links – Info Santé (24/7)
📞 1-888-315-9257 or 204-788-8200
Help with health concerns or locating loved ones.
❤️ Support Wildfire Relief
Gov’t is matching donations 3-to-1 to the Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfire Appeal
⏳ Matching until June 27, retroactive to May 28
👉 redcross.ca
📞 Need Help?
Contact Manitoba 211 or email 211mb@findhelp.ca
More info: mb.211.ca/get-help-now
✅ Quick Links
🚒 Fire Protection in the RM of Grahamdale
Our volunteer firefighters respond to local fires, accidents, and emergencies. Interested in joining? Contact the RM Office—we're always looking for new volunteers. 204 768 2858
🔥 Burn Permits
Required for open burns (crop, grass, brush piles).
Not required for campfires in safe fire pits or burn barrels—never leave these unattended.
📍 Visit the RM Office in Moosehorn for your permit.
Permit Rules:
Fire must be controlled at all times
You’re responsible for any damage
Fireguards may be required
Have a pack can and equipment on site (borrowable from a fire guardian or Councillor)
No burning before 5 p.m.
🚫 Municipal Burn Bans 
Burn bans may be issued during dry or windy conditions, or when fire activity increases. These bans may include:
Fire pits
Fireworks
ATV use
Bonfires
🔥 Propane and gas-fueled devices like BBQs are often allowed unless stated otherwise.
📍 Check for updates: Our website and Facebook page
View current restrictions here: Municipal Burn Restrictions Map
📘 Review our RM's Burning By-Law to know what’s allowed in your area.
📞 Reporting Wildfires
To report a wildfire:
Call 1-800-782-0076 (toll-free)
Note: This is not for local info—dial 911 in emergencies.
🌫️ Smoke & Air Quality
Wildfires can lead to poor air quality. When there’s a smoke advisory:
Stay indoors when possible
Avoid outdoor exercise
Keep car windows up; use recirculate setting
Use an air purifier at home
🧰 Be Prepared: Emergency Planning
Create an Emergency Plan and Grab & Go Kit with essentials in case of evacuation.
🔥 How Wildfires Start & How to Prevent Them
80% of wildfire area burned is from lightning
Human-caused fires happen closer to towns but can be just as dangerous
Tips to prevent fires:
Never leave fires unattended—douse and stir ashes until cold
Be cautious with lanterns, stoves & heaters
Fully extinguish cigarettes
Avoid burning on windy days
Always have water and tools nearby
🧱 Wildfires & Asbestos Risk
Wildfires and natural disasters may disturb materials containing asbestos.
Learn how to stay safe during cleanup:
🔥 FireSmart Your Property
FireSmart Canada helps homeowners reduce wildfire risk through landscaping and safer building materials.
Helpful Resources:
- FireSmart Begins at Home Guide
How to lower wildfire risk around your home and yard - Homeowners Assessment Guide
Assessing what changes can best lower your wildfire risk - FireSmart Landscape Brochure
Tips for fire-safe landscaping and choosing fire-resistant plants - Wildfire Safety - Fire and Travel Restrictions
Information on fire and travel restrictions implemented by the Province - Wildfire Evacuation Brochure
Updates on fire bans and travel restrictions from the Province.
🔎 More Resources
Current Wildfire Information
Smoke & Health
Learn about the health impacts of wildfire smoke exposure