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Many Manitoba fire evacuees sent to other provinces
With thousands of people evacuated from Manitoba communities threatened by wildfire, many have ended up in Saskatchewan and Ontario because of the lack of beds available in their home province.
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Sask. premier says resources are stretched as wildfires rage
At a news conference on Saturday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said the province is 'using all the resources we can' as a spate of wildfires have forced thousands of people to flee their homes. 'We cannot manage and handle a single...
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B.C. wildfire crossing into Alberta prompts wider evacuation order
The out-of-control Kiskatinaw River wildfire in B.C. crossed into Alberta early Friday afternoon, prompting an Alberta emergency alert and an expanded evacuation order in the County of Grande Prairie.
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Local Manitoba organizations collect donations to help fire victims
The wildfire emergency is forcing thousands of people out of their homes. Many of those people only had time to pack a small bag of their belongings before they fled. Now some Manitoba organizations are stepping in to help by collecting...
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Firefighting resources stretched thin to start wildfire season
With large wildfires burning across Canada, firefighting resources are already considered inadequate and officials are calling in for support from other countries.
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Weather conditions improve for battling Churchill Falls fire, says N.L. minister
An out-of-control wildfire continues to burn east of Churchill Falls, N.L., but the provincial government says weather is improving, with overnight precipitation and a favourable forecast providing some relief for residents.
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Manitoba fire evacuees settling into Winnipeg
Century Arena is one of four places in Winnipeg that have been set up to welcome people evacuated due to wildfires threatening northern communities.
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Sask. residents rush to escape approaching wildfires
Residents of La Ronge., Sask., describe the rush to leave the community as wildfire approached, and some in Denare Lake say they watched their homes burn. Desperate efforts to contain the flames continue across Western Canada.
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Northern Manitoba communities forced to evacuate again as multiple fires burn
A wildfire destroyed at least seven homes and forced nearly 200 people to evacuate from Tataskweyak Cree Nation in northeastern Manitoba, the community's chief and council said in a social media post on Saturday. Additionally, about 600...
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Manitoba declares provincewide wildfire emergency
Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency over multiple out-of-control wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.
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Leaders demand action as wildfires continue to burn in Saskatchewan
As wildfires continue to burn, three First Nations in northern Saskatchewan have declared a state of emergency and leaders are demanding action to help fight the fires.
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Communities band together to support evacuees arriving in Winnipeg
Thousands of people have been forced from their homes due to wildfires in northern Manitoba, many of whom arrived in Winnipeg Thursday. Now, the city, the province and community members are banding together to support the evacuees.
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Government not moving fast enough to evacuate First Nations in Manitoba, leaders say
Several First Nations in northern Manitoba have been evacuated over the last 24 hours as wildfires burn nearby. Some people drove to find shelter, while others have been flown out by the military. Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David...
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Thousands flee as Manitoba declares province-wide wildfire emergency
Manitoba has declared a province-wide state of emergency over multiple out-of-control wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.
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Manitoba declares province-wide wildfire emergency
Manitoba has declared a province-wide state of emergency over multiple out-of-control wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.
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Aircraft and fire retardant needed for wildfires, says Sask. fire chief | Hanomansing Tonight
Candle Lake fire chief Jim Arnold explains what his firefighters are seeing on the front lines and calls for much-needed equipment from the province to help fight the fires.
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Saskatchewan declares state of emergency as wildfires grow across Prairies
Saskatchewan declared a state of emergency as wildfires quickly expanded in the northern part of the province forcing thousands from their homes. The situation is similar in parts of Alberta and Manitoba where hot, dry conditions are...
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Shifting winds could worsen Prairie wildfires
Thousands of people are on edge in Saskatchewan and Manitoba as winds threaten to push wildfires closer to their communities. Flin Flon, Man., is particularly at risk with a fire lurking on the edge of town.
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Wildfire evacuees scramble to find somewhere to stay
With thousands of people forced to evacuate their communities because of wildfires, the next challenge is finding somewhere to stay, with some being sent as far away as Niagara Falls, Ont. Meanwhile, the 150 fires across the Prairies...
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Sask. wildfire evacuee criticizes lack of information, urgency from leaders
Abigail Clarke, an evacuee from Wadin Bay, Sask., says it's terrifying to be watching from afar, in Prince Albert, as she gets sporadic wildfire updates via social media from people who have stayed behind.
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Is poor air quality impacting your health? Here’s what to look for
Parts of Ontario and Quebec were covered in a thick haze recently, as wildfire smoke from Manitoba and Saskatchewan infiltrated the regions. The poor air quality raised health concerns in parts of the provinces, including in Toronto,...
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Wildfires trigger evacuations across Western Canada
Evacuation orders are in effect across parts of Western Canada as warm, dry conditions fuel several out-of-control wildfires from Manitoba to British Columbia, forcing thousands to flee.
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Saskatchewan joins Manitoba in declaring state of emergency over wildfires
Cliff Buettner, the former director of Prince Albert Grand Council Emergency Services, says current weather forecasts make for complicated next steps. The Saskatchewan government declared a state of emergency on Thursday as wildfires...
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Cross Lake evacuee drives hours to Winnipeg to escape wildfire | Hanomansing Tonight
Shane Castel, Cross Lake evacuee in Manitoba, says he is worried about losing his home after having to drive hours to Winnipeg to escape the wildfires.