The Red Lake and Ear Falls OPP are asking residents to not return to Red Lake.
Sergent Kelly Hall says there are reports of people returning to retrieve belongings or property.
Red Lake OPP stress that residents who have already left the community, should stay evacuated.
A request to evacuate has been made with the safety of residents as the number one priority.
This will help frontline workers by allowing them to focus on their tasks.
The Municipality of Red Lake is working hard to keep information flowing through 211.
Hall says there are efforts in place to check on pets left behind, and residents can learn that information through 211
Red Lake Fire 49 is not under control, despite unending efforts by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
The MNRF, volunteers and other frontline workers are working diligently to protect the community.
