Manitoba, Canada and wildfires
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The news is good for those who like sunscreen, but not so much for those hoping for some reprieve from wildfires in Manitoba.
Cooler-than-usual temperatures are in the forecast for parts of northern Manitoba by mid-week -- which could prove beneficial for firefighting efforts in the region.
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Manitoba's premier says the Canadian prairie city of Flin Flon hasbeen virtually deserted and more evacuees were expected as wildfires raged in the province.
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the weekend, with few signs that the blazes will subside anytime soon.
A massive fire is closing in on Flin Flon, a community in Manitoba, as air quality advisories reach as far as the US state of Illinois.
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Results from a study by MyChoice, a Toronto-based Insurtech company, shows cities at the highest risk of wildfires in Canada are in the western part of the country — notably in Alberta, British Columbia,
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Manitoba wildfires have destroyed 1.5 million acres across the two provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The situation is becoming more severe due to a lack of rainfall. The Flin Flon fire poses a significant threat,
First Nations leaders say hotels in Winnipeg and other major Manitoba cities are largely booked up as they continue to seek temporary housing for evacuees fleeing communities surrounded by wildfires.