A wildfire burning near the Lake St. Martin First Nation has prompted officials to take action.
Around 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the First Nation said it would be evacuating elders, infants, and those with chronic medical conditions from the community. One hour later, the band activated its emergency response through the Canadian Red Cross.
Members living on the reserve were told to meet in Winnipeg, where the Red Cross would put people into hotel rooms.
The wildfire is still deemed out of control and it is still 1074.1 hectares.
