The emergency response to the devastating wildfire in Lac du Bonnet is set to be reviewed, local officials confirmed, after a resident reported not receiving an evacuation notice during the crisis.
Reeve Loren Schinkel acknowledged concerns over the communication lapse and said the municipality is committed to improving its emergency protocols. “If we can do something better, we’re all for that,” he stated, emphasizing the need to learn from the incident.
The fast-moving wildfire caused significant damage and forced several evacuations, raising questions about the effectiveness of alert systems in rural communities. As the review moves forward, residents are calling for stronger and more reliable methods of emergency communication to ensure public safety in future disasters.