The Canadian province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency over a series of wildfires, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has agreed to send in the military to help.

First Nations leaders say hotels in Winnipeg and other major Manitoba cities are largely booked up as they continue to seek temporary housing for evacuees fleeing communities surrounded by wildfires.

Fire crews in northern Manitoba have so far been able to contain an encroaching wildfire that forced thousands from their homes, while more residents in Saskatchewan have been told to leave due to a fast-moving blaze.

Residents of Cranberry Portage, close to Flin Flon, were told to head toward Winnipeg while Saskatchewan Premier says more evacuations ahead

Dangerous wildfires in the Canadian providence of Manitoba are spreading out of control, and have led to a state of emergency order with 17,000 people forced to evacuate."This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people's living memory,

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A major fire is raging in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Almost 5,000 people have left the city. The fire started in Saskatchewan and spread quickly. Manitoba has declared an emergency. Over 17,000 people are displaced across the province.

Fire crews in northern Manitoba have so far been able to contain a wildfire that forced thousands from their homes, while more residents in Saskatchewan have been told to leave.