Overview

• Two residents of Lac-du-Bonnet, Manitoba, died after being trapped in their home by an out-of-control wildfire.
• Approximately 1,000 residents of the community were urgently evacuated as fires rapidly expanded, destroying multiple structures.
• Canada is currently battling 92 active wildfires, with over 260,000 hectares burned this year, far exceeding seasonal averages.
• Manitoba alone has 24 active fires, five of which are out of control, including one that has consumed over 100,000 hectares near the Ontario border.
• Officials warn that ongoing drought, high temperatures, and strong winds, exacerbated by climate change, could make this wildfire season significantly worse in the coming months.