Wildfires prompt evacuation, state of emergency on Manitoba First Nations

The state of emergency has been declared due to forest fires threatening Manitoba First Nations.

Wildfires rage near communities in Manitoba's Interlake, Opaskwayak Cree Nation

A state of emergency has been declared due to wildfires threatening First Nation communities in Manitoba's Interlake region, while those who live further north near Opaskwayak Cree Nation and The Pas have been told to be on high alert.

Wildfires prompt evacuation, state of emergency on Manitoba First Nations

Wildfires are creating disruptions for some Manitoba first nations on Monday morning, prompting the need for vehicle bans and evacuations.

Risk of infrastructure failure, prompts state of emergency in Kettle and Stony Point

Emergency plans are being developed in Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, in case the sewage treatment facility fails.

Norman leaders examine personnel, funding needs in fire, police departments after recent wildfires

In March, wind-driven wildfires blew across Oklahoma with state authorities reporting more than 130 wildfires across 44 counties, which led Gov. Kevin Stitt to declare a state of emergency in 12 counties, including Cleveland County.

Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, one home destroyed - The Turtle Island News

A tribal council representing seven First Nations in Manitoba’s Interlake region has declared a state of emergency as wildfires have destroyed homes and continue to threaten some communities. The Interlake Reserves Tribal Council says homes in Pinaymootang and Peguis First Nations have burned down as nearby wildfires spread over the weekend because of high winds, hot temperatures and dry conditions. The tribal council says two wildfires on each …