Canadian Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations and Threaten US Air

Around 17,000 people have been evacuated from the Canadian province of Manitoba due to fast-moving wildfires, with the Canadian Armed Forces and helicopters assisting in remote areas. The fires have spread across Canada, with over 188 reported, and into parts of the US, affecting air quality for an estimated 22 million Americans. Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared states of emergency and requested international help. The forecast is expected to be hot and dry, with windy conditions likely to exacerbate the fires. The situation is critical, with the potential for the number of evacuees to rise to 10,000 in Saskatchewan alone.

Over 25,000 residents in three Canadian provinces have been evacuated due to dozens of active wildfires, with Manitoba declaring a state of emergency. The fires have diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the US, with air quality alerts issued for the Upper Midwest. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe warned that the situation could worsen, with the number of evacuees potentially rising to 10,000. The US has deployed an air tanker and 150 firefighters to help combat the fires. The wildfires have forced evacuations in several communities, with thousands affected in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

Over 25,000 people in central Canada have been evacuated due to dozens of wildfires, with around 17,000 from Manitoba, 8,000 from Saskatchewan, and 1,300 from Alberta. The wildfires have reduced air quality and visibility in Canada and some US states along the border. Officials have warned that more evacuations may follow, with resources to fight the fires and support evacuees stretched thin due to hot, dry weather. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported 175 active fires on Friday, with 95 out of control. The US has deployed firefighters and equipment to help Canada combat the wildfires.