Wildfires are raging across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Both provinces are under a state of emergency, with 27 fires in Manitoba (8 out of control) and 24 in Saskatchewan. Smoke from these fires has impacted air quality across eastern Canada, the U.S., and even Europe. Human activity is suspected as the cause for many fires in Saskatchewan.
Thousands flee wildfires in Canada's Manitoba and Saskatchewan
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Wildfires are raging across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Both provinces are under a state of emergency, with 27 fires in Manitoba (8 out of control) and 24 in Saskatchewan. Smoke from these fires has impacted air quality across eastern Canada, the U.S., and even Europe. Human activity is suspected as the cause for many fires in Saskatchewan.
Trending- 1 Canada's wildfire season runs from May through September
- 2 2023: Canada's worst-ever wildfire season
- 3 Friday, June 6, 2025: Snow Lake, Manitoba issued mandatory evacuation order
- 4 Ongoing: 27 fires in Manitoba, 24 in Saskatchewan
- Thousands of people displaced (19,000 in Manitoba, 10,000-15,000 in Saskatchewan)
- Mandatory evacuation orders issued
- Worsened air quality in eastern Canada, U.S., and Europe
- Provinces under states of emergency
- Two people charged with setting wildfires in Saskatchewan
What: Wildfires are forcing thousands of evacuations and causing widespread smoke.
When: Ongoing, with recent evacuations on Friday (June 6, 2025). Canada's wildfire season runs May through September.
Where: Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada (specifically Snow Lake, Flin Flon, La Ronge, Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert). Smoke has reached eastern Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
Why: Many fires in Saskatchewan are human-caused, some intentionally. The article doesn't specify causes for Manitoba fires but mentions the general wildfire season.
How: Mandatory evacuation orders issued (e.g., Snow Lake). Provinces declared states of emergency to coordinate response. Red Cross is setting up shelters.