Manitoba Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations: State of Emergency Declared

Manitoba declares a state of emergency as wildfires force 17,000 evacuations. The Canadian province of Manitoba is battling raging wildfires, leading to the largest evacuation in the province's recent history. Approximately 17,000 residents, many from First Nations communities, have been forced to leave their homes. "This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most peoples’ living memory," said Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. The government reports 22 active fires, several described as "out of control." Videos circulating on social media show intense flames and vast plumes of smoke, highlighting the severity of the situation. The scale of the evacuations and the visual evidence of the fires make this a significant news story with widespread appeal.