Wildfires Rage Across Canada – Two Provinces Declare States of Emergency | WPN World People News

Massive wildfires have once again broken out in western Canada. As the fires spread rapidly, authorities have declared national-level states of emergency in the provinces of **Manitoba** and **Saskatchewan**. The government has deployed military forces to assist with disaster relief and ordered urgent evacuations, with approximately **20,000 residents forced to flee their homes**.

The dense smoke from the wildfires has even drifted across the border into multiple areas of the **United States**, raising widespread concern.

The wildfire season in Canada typically runs from **May to September**, and this year the fires began in **Saskatchewan** and have since spread into **Manitoba**. So far, **158 wildfires** have been reported nationwide, **83 of which are currently out of control**. In Manitoba alone, **22 wildfires remain uncontained**. To date, more than **490,000 acres (approximately 200,000 hectares)** of land have been burned across the country. The situation is significantly more severe than the five-year average for the same period.

With temperatures continuing to rise and no rain in the forecast, experts warn the fires could worsen further.

Meteorological agencies predict that smoke from the wildfires will begin affecting parts of the **U.S.**, including **Minnesota** and **Chicago, Illinois**, starting **May 30**. Air quality alerts have already been issued in these regions.

Experts are also warning that strong winds and dry conditions will make it extremely difficult to contain the fires in the short term. Residents are urged to stay informed of the latest alerts and evacuation notices.