The neighbouring communities of Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage were greatly impacted by the wildfires raging in northern Manitoba, as they were evacuated from their homes. The Pas Fire Department received a call for assistance to help with the evacuation.
“We received a call from Flin Flon Fire Chief Jason Kuras on May 28 at approximately 16:30,” said The Pas Fire Department Fire Chief Byron Shangraw. “This was shortly after the evacuation notice was given to the citizens of Flin Flon and surrounding areas. He requested a crew to assist with the evacuation and suppression of the wildfire.