US EditionThousands evacuated as wildfires continue burning in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta
- More than 25,000 residents have been evacuated from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta as dozens of wildfires remain active in these provinces in 2025.
- The evacuations stem from a fire that began near Creighton, Saskatchewan about a week ago and swiftly crossed into Manitoba, prompting a state of emergency declared last week.
- Most evacuees, about 17,000, are from Manitoba with over 5,000 from Flin Flon, where fires have caused power outages and mandatory evacuations in nearby communities like Cranberry Portage.
- According to officials, air quality worsened and reached unhealthy levels in Canada and U.S. Border states including North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota due to smoke from these wildfires.
- Officials warn that ongoing hot, dry weather continues to fuel fires and strain resources, while meteorologists expect multiple rounds of wildfire smoke to affect the U.S. Over the next week.
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Two Canadian provinces have declared a state of emergency due to intense forest fires, fuelled by hot and dry weather.Evacuations, which are increasing, are already in the thousands.
News 5 Cleveland
Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten air quality in some U.S. states
More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials.Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week. About 17,000 people there were evacuated by Saturday along with 1,300 in Alberta. About 8,000 people in Saskatchewan had been relocated as leaders there wa…
Winnipeg Free Press
In the news today: Cooler week ahead as fires burn by Flin Flon, Man.
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
The Billings Gazette
Thousands are evacuated as wildfires rage in Canada
FLIN FLON, Manitoba — More than 25,000 residents in three provinces were evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials.
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