Europe EditionManitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced on Monday that the provincewide state of emergency due to wildfires has been lifted as the danger recedes.
- The state of emergency was declared on May 28 after out-of-control wildfires forced evacuations from multiple communities, including about 6,000 people around Flin Flon.
- With 23 fires still burning, seven out of control, thousands of evacuees have begun returning home as the wildfire situation improves, although local evacuation orders remain in place.
- Statistics Canada reports that about 21,000 people fled wildfire areas this year, with Manitoba having the largest proportion of its GDP at risk at 2.4%, especially in northern regions where wildfire-affected activity reaches 26.3%.
- Despite lifting the emergency order, officials including Minister Lisa Naylor advise caution as firefighting efforts continue, indicating ongoing risks and the need for continued support services.
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Manitoba lifts provincewide state of emergency as wildfire conditions improve
Manitoba's provincewide state of emergency is no longer in effect because of improving wildfire conditions, though the premier says risks remain for over a dozen communities that still aren't clear of wildfire threats.
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Manitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the provincewide state of emergency has been lifted as the danger from wildfires recedes. He announced Monday that while the emergency rules are no longer needed, crews remain vigilant as fires rage. His government also says pressure remains on hotel room space for evacuees as Manitoba deals with […]
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