Dry, windy conditions are creating the ideal conditions for wildfires here in the north.

Currently, there is a fire located six kilometres from Lynn Lake, which is out of control at just over  7-thousand hectares.

Another out of control fire is five kilometres from Cross Lake, at approximately 1,625 hectares in size.

The community of Cross Lake has declared a state of local emergency. Pimicikamak Cree Nation and the community of Cross Lake has begun evacuation of Priority 1 individuals.

And a fire located two kilometres from Wabowden is approximately 37 hectares and is classified as out of control. The community has declared a state of local emergency.

For the latest updates, go to gov.mb.ca and look for Fire Bulletins.