Canada wildfires manitoba declares emergency 17000 evacuated military deployed-The Indian Express

Canada’s wildfire season is off to a devastating start. Manitoba has declared a state of emergency after 17,000 residents were forced to evacuate amid fast-spreading fires. Premier Wab Kinew has requested military support, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has agreed. Flin Flon is one of the worst-hit areas, with residents ordered to leave by midnight. With 102 wildfires already this year — far above the seasonal average — Manitoba braces for a dangerous season. Alberta too is seeing major fire activity, forcing energy companies to shut down operations. Watch the full report to understand the scale of the crisis.