Thousands of people have fled from a First Nation in northern Manitoba Monday as wildfires burned closer and closer to the community.
Thousands to Flee First Nation in Northern Manitoba Over Wildfire Threat
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Air Quality Warnings Issued as Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario Battle Wildfire Smoke
Air quality warnings are in effect for Manitoba as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the province.
Smoke Hampers Firefighting in Manitoba, But Rain in Forecast for Early This Week
Precipitation that’s in the forecast early this week could help crews fighting wildfires that have been threatening a northern Manitoba city after smoke that’s blanketed much of the Prairies over the weekend kept some firefighting aircraft grounded and forced the cancellation of a number of weekend events.
Military Says Over 1,000 People Flown from Fire-Threatened Manitoba Community
The Canadian Armed Forces says it’s evacuated over a thousand residents of a northern Manitoba community threatened by a wildfire.
Manitobans Urged to Take Precautions as Wildfire Smoke Impacts Air Quality
Manitoba Health is advising residents to monitor local air quality conditions and take steps to protect themselves as wildfire smoke continues to affect parts of the province.
Heat Advisory Issued for Country Thunder Concert at Princess Auto Stadium
With temperatures expected to feel above 40, Country Thunder organizers have issued a heat advisory ahead of tonight’s concert at Princess Auto Stadium.
City of Winnipeg Opens Cooling Resources Ahead of Extreme Heat
With scorching temperatures forecasted for Thursday and Friday, the City of Winnipeg is expanding access to hydration and cooling stations.
B.C. Student Created Wildfire Map During Own Evacuation from Manitoba Fire Zone
A UBC Okanagan student used her mapping skills to build an interactive wildfire tracking site while evacuated from her hometown of Flin Flon.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew Tours Wildfire Zones, Wants More Hotel Rooms Opened
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took to the air Thursday, touring and meeting with those dealing with scores of wildfires in his province.
More Evacuations Ordered as Crews Battle Wildfires Burning in Manitoba
More people in northern Manitoba are leaving their homes as wildfires continue to threaten communities over the weekend.
Flin Flon, Man., Virtually Deserted, Thousands More Evacuees Expected as Fires Rage
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city of Flin Flon is virtually deserted as wildfires continue to rage in his province.
Manitoba Declares State of Emergency Over Wildfires, Gets Military Aid
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as the province struggles with crippling wildfires.
