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Fires threatening the north have slowed their growth in the past few days. Pelican Narrows residents are getting the green light to head home and a northern mine project will reopen later this week.

After almost a month with bone-dry weather, Flin Flon finally has some rainfall.

Snow Lake upgraded their local evacuation order to a mandatory one Friday, but for Flin Flon, there may be a welcome sight this weekend - rain.

A key transport link for the north has partially reopened as firefighters continue to battle flames in the area.

Note: This story is a live file and will be updated as new information arrives. This story was last updated at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Wildfires ripped through Denare Beach Monday afternoon. Local leadership said a swath of houses were destroyed in a fast-moving fire from the west - one that shows no sign of slowing down.

The wind blew fire away from Flin Flon and Creighton overnight and early Monday, but Denare Beach did not have the same luck. The Wolf fire was blown toward the village, potentially putting it in danger.

Flin Flon and Creighton are still unscathed from a nearby forest fire as of Sunday, but cabin country may be a different story.

The fire threatening Flin Flon, Creighton and nearby communities grew Friday, but for now, the communities are both still safe from flames.

The directions Friday morning were simple - if you're still in Flin Flon, you need to get out now.