Several homes destroyed as large grass fire burns in Manitoba First Nation, police say

CBC News

· Posted: May 04, 2025 8:54 PM EDT | Last Updated: 19 minutes ago

Several homes have been destroyed in Peguis First Nation as a large grass fire burned in the First Nation, according to RCMP.

Officers from Fisher Branch are in the area assisting with evacuations and firefighters, with help from water bombers, are working to put the fire out, the Mounties told CBC in an email.

At least two homes were on fire, Peguis First Nation's communications director Doug Thomas told CBC News during a brief phone call Sunday afternoon. 

Thomas said the fire was burning in the southern part of the First Nation. 

Peguis First Nation said in a Facebook post it was opening its community hall to evacuees.

It is not known how many homes have been evacuated or how many people have been forced to leave their homes as of Sunday evening. 

The First Nation's chief and council have declared a state of emergency.

Peguis is located about 190 kilometres north of Winnipeg.

No injuries have been reported, the Mounties said.