Wildfires have led to the evacuation of over 25,000 residents in Canada, primarily in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, which has declared a state of emergency. The air quality has notably diminished due to smoke affecting visibility in surrounding areas, including parts of the United States. Emergency services and aircraft from various states are aiding firefighting efforts. Premier Scott Moe emphasized the urgent need for weather changes to help control the fires, as the current heat and dryness exacerbate conditions.
Saskatchewan's Public Safety Agency warned that air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances, and health risks increase with smoke levels.
Premier Scott Moe highlighted the critical situation, stating, 'The next four to seven days are absolutely critical until we can find our way to changing weather patterns, and ultimately a soaking rain throughout the north.'
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