Because of smoke and firefighting efforts, the province has had to close highway 20 between Cowan and Camperville, highway 6 between the St. Martin Junction and the Easterville Junction, and Road 307 between Seven Sisters Falls and Otter Falls.
There is no backcountry travel allowed in the area south of the 53rd parallel at this time, and a number of other fire and travel restrictions remain in effect.
The Homebrook wildfire is now estimated to be 144,000 hectares, and more than 80 kilometres long and approximately 16 km wide at its widest point.
Smoke from the fire could affect a number of communities in the area including Grand Rapids, Homebrook, Skownan First Nation, Waterhen, Mallard and Gypsumville.
The fire burning near Cowan, which is approximately 1,700 hectares, has crossed Highway 20, prompting its closure.
The government would like to remind Manitobans to avoid wildfire areas, and not to congregate on roadways to watch or take pictures of a fire or firefighting efforts.
