Manitoba to update wildfire situation
The Manitoba government updates the current wildfire situation in the province. Watch LIVE here.
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The province of Manitoba will give an update on the wildfire situation Monday afternoon.
The press conference is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. CTV News Winnipeg will live-stream the event.
Along with representatives from Manitoba's Wildfire Service and Emergency Management, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor will also be speaking.
Friday's wildfire bulletin reported 21 active fires across Manitoba and 117 wildfires in the province to date.
This is a developing story. More details to come.
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