Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared
Briefly

In Manitoba, over 17,000 residents are being evacuated following an unprecedented wildfire season, leading to a province-wide state of emergency declared by Premier Wab Kinew. The situation is dire, with military assistance requested to aid evacuations and firefighting efforts. Numerous communities, including Flin Flon and other remote Indigenous towns, are at risk. Currently, there are 134 active wildfires across Canada, exacerbated by the climate crisis, leading to more frequent and intense fire incidents. Residents describe harrowing escapes as flames approach their towns.
The Manitoba government has declared a province-wide state of emergency due to the wildfire situation, marking the largest evacuation Manitoba has seen in recent memory.
Residents have been evacuated from several towns, with many expected to be transported to Winnipeg as wildfires threaten communities across the province.
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