Manitoba Declares A State Of Emergency Over Wildfires As Thousands Flee

"WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Canadian province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency over a series of wildfires, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has agreed to send in the military to help.

“This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most peoples’ living memory,” Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said.

Kinew said the fires have forced 17,000 people across several communities to flee.

“The military is being called for help here because of the sheer scale of the 17,000 folks that we move relatively quickly,” Kinew said. “I’m happy to say that Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed with the request.”"

The Associated Press had the story May 28, 2025.

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