Massive wildfires in Canada have forced the evacuation of over 25,000 residents across Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. A state of emergency was declared in Manitoba last week due to the escalating situation.
The blazes, particularly one near Flin Flon, have caused significant disruptions, including power outages and the grounding of water bombers. Smoke from the fires is severely impacting air quality and visibility in both Canada and parts of the United States.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is providing assistance, deploying an air tanker and sending firefighters to help combat the fires. Air quality in some U.S. states, including North Dakota, has reached unhealthy levels.