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Two Dead as Manitoba Wildfires Force 1,000 Evacuations

Extreme fire conditions in eastern Manitoba have left two dead, displaced hundreds, and destroyed property, with 24 active wildfires continuing to burn.

Firefighters arrive at the Flin Flon airport, as wildfires burn in northern Manitoba on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
Smoke rises from a wildfire as seen off Granite Park Road in Lac Du Bonnet, Man., on May 13.
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Overview

  • Two people were found dead near Lac du Bonnet after being trapped by a rapidly spreading wildfire that emergency crews could not reach in time.
  • Approximately 1,000 residents have been forced to evacuate from Lac du Bonnet and nearby areas due to out-of-control fires and significant property losses.
  • The fire near Nopiming Provincial Park has grown to 1,000 square kilometers, with volatile conditions preventing firefighting efforts in the area.
  • Manitoba currently has 24 active wildfires, six of which are categorized as particularly concerning by provincial officials.
  • Hot, dry, and windy weather continues to fuel the fires, with firefighting teams deploying water bombers, helicopters, and ground crews to contain the blazes.