Thousands evacuated in Canada
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Manitoba declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as the fires burning from the northwest to the southeast forced evacuations in several communities.
A massive fire is closing in on Flin Flon, a community in Manitoba, as air quality advisories reach as far as the US state of Illinois.
“Typically try to stay indoors when we get the fire, haze and smoke,” said Elkhorn resident William Citro. “I do not think it’s not supposed to get worse until later this afternoon. So this was a good time to beat the heat and beat the smoke.”
Ferocious wildfires in western Canada have forced thousands of people to flee their homes in Manitoba. Some 17,000 Canadians were evacuated before the blaze spread to neighbouring Saskatchewan. Scott Moe,
According to forecasters at AccuWeather, cities where smoke is expected to become thick enough to be noticeable include Fargo, North Dakota; Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota; Green Bay and Milwaukee; and Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, high-altitude wildfire smoke may be visible as far southeast as Detroit and Indianapolis.
Authorities in Manitoba, which shares a border with the U.S., issued a state of emergency. Winds will likely blow wildfire smoke into Midwestern states.
Fueled by a severe heat wave, wildfires rage across Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, prompting Quebec to offer crucial assistance. Premier François Legault is sending firefighters, a management team,