Manitoba wildfires: 6 states of emergency declared as fires rage on | FULL
On Wednesday, Kristin Hayward and Christine Stevens from Manitoba’s Conservation Officer Service and emergency management gave an update on the wildfires ravaging the province.
Six local states of emergency have been declared, particularly highlighting a significant wildfire near Lac du Bonnet, which has led to evacuation orders for nearly 1,000 residents.
“This fire was started yesterday. Had a lot of response on the fire, and is still considered out of control,” Hayward said.
Another out-of-control blaze near Bird River has already expanded to approximately 100,000 hectares, which is also “out of control at this time.” Additionally, a fire near the Ontario-Manitoba border is being closely monitored.
Officials urge the public to stay away from affected areas and said, “first responders need space to respond. We need to be able to get equipment in and out. So, if folks don’t need to be out there this weekend, our request is that they do stay away for now.”
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