Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.
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Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.
""This is a moment of fear and uncertainty. This is a moment of concern. But I want to tell you that your fellow Manitobans will welcome you.""
""The largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people's living memory," stated Premier Wab Kinew regarding the scale of this disaster."
Wildfires in Manitoba have forced authorities to declare a state of emergency and evacuate over 17,000 residents, marking the largest evacuation in recent history. Premier Wab Kinew noted the severity of the situation, indicating that these fires have consumed a total of 491,000 acres, with many fires still out of control. Smoke from the wildfires is anticipated to affect air quality across the Midwestern United States. Kinew assured residents of support and unity during this challenging time, with military assistance for evacuations.
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