Lynn Lake Evacuated Again Amid Wildfire

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Lynn Lake, Manitoba’s gold-mining town, is evacuating again as a fast-moving wildfire—now over 47 square kilometers—threatens the community just 12 km south. With shifting winds, heavy smoke, and lightning hampering aerial firefighting efforts, crews are scrambling to contain the blaze. All roads, including the famously renamed Highway 391, are closed. Many residents have already left, with plans to airlift those remaining over the weekend. This marks the second evacuation this year, underscoring the growing danger and resilience required as wildfires continue to disrupt life in the north…