Residents in northern Manitoba, Alberta flee due to wildfire threats
May 27, 2025
Residents in areas across the Canadian Prairies are out of their homes while others are on edge as wildfires inch closer to their communities.In northern Manitoba, the town of Lynn Lake, with about 600 residents, was ordered to evacuate due to an advancing wildfire.Data from the Manitoba Wildfire Service shows the out-of-control fire, which ignited almost three weeks ago, is more than 7,000 hectares in size.
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Wildfire conditions are proving favourable for areas in the province and communities have lifted evacuation orders, allowing people to finally return after weeks away from home.
June 14, 2025 - 18:55 | Gates Guarin | Global News - Canada
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