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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Police say 2 people were killed in massive wildfire in central Canadian province of Manitoba
The central province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency in its eastern regions to intensify firefighting, evacuation and relief efforts to all affected people and areas. Canadian federal police say two people were killed near the small community of Lac de Bonnet in the central Canadian province of Manitoba on Thursday. The bodies of an adult man and woman were found as the province battles a massive wildfire which broke out on Tuesday…

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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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