The Canadian province of Manitoba has witnessed the largest evacuation in its modern history, with more than 17,000 people evacuated as of Wednesday due to wildfires.
Radio Canada International reported Thursday that with global warming, Canada is increasingly affected by extreme weather events, including massive wildfires in recent years. Canada experienced its worst wildfire season in 2023, it noted.
"This is the largest evacuation in modern history for Manitoba," Premier Wab Kaneau declared, declaring a state of emergency across the region. He noted that military aircraft would be deployed "soon" to assist in evacuating residents in remote areas.
Nearly 200,000 hectares of forest were affected last month, three times the annual average for the region.
Canada is currently experiencing 134 active fires burning across several provinces, including Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
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