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2 dead in Manitoba wildfire as crews continue to battle major blaze

  • Two people died in a wildfire near Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, as crews continue battling multiple fires since Tuesday.
  • The fires started under hot, dry, and windy conditions, spreading rapidly and forcing nearly 1,000 evacuations in eastern Manitoba.
  • Firefighters and water bombers from Manitoba and other provinces are working to contain 24 active wildfires, including significant blazes near the Lac du Bonnet area and within a major park east of the province.
  • Premier Wab Kinew said the emergency declaration grants powers needed to keep people safe and expressed condolences, calling the event "truly tragic."
  • Officials warn fires will remain difficult to control without significant rain and urge residents to follow evacuation orders and avoid fire-affected areas.
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Man, woman found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say

The bodies of two people were found in an area northeast of Winnipeg as fast-moving wildfires spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions prompted hundreds to evacuate Wednesday.

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peicanada.com broke the news in on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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