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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Military aircraft evacuates residents from fast-moving Manitoba fire
A military aircraft and helicopters are being used to evacuate residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba from fast-moving wildfires. Thousands have already evacuated western Canada, particularly the central prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as firefighters face growing flames and hot, dry weather predictions in the coming days. Dense smoke from the fires - of which there are more than 180 according to officials - has spread across Canada and into parts of the US. Both Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared states of emergency for the next month and asked for international help in fighting the fires. Large parts of Alberta and British Columbia have also ordered evacuations as the fires spread. The evacuation of residents of the northern First Nations community of Pukatawagan, is a "rapidly evolving situation", a Manitoba official told the BBC. Canadian Armed Forces, Manitoba Wildfire Service and Manitoba's Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team have been using a military aircraft and helicopters to bring people to safety from the northern community in Manitoba. As of Friday, more than 2,000 people still needed to be transported out of Pukatawagan. In Flin Flon, a city of 5,000 in Manitoba, only firefighters and support workers are left in the town. In Manitoba, there are a total of 25 fires burning, according to the province's fire situation report, with 10 classified as out of control. While Manitoba is facing the harshest conditions, other provinces are also dealing with worsening wildfires. In Saskatchewan, there are 16 wildfires burning as of Saturday, with seven classified as not contained. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) classified conditions in the province as extreme. Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada based in Winnipeg, told the BBC that the forecast for both provinces is not promising. While a cold front is expected to hit some parts of Saskatchewan, it will not bring relief to the regions where fires are burning. "The bad news about this cold front is it's going to be windy," said Ms Desjardins, adding that the wind, coupled with the heat and lack of rain, are prime conditions for wildfire spread. Smoke from the fires has also left an estimated 22 million Americans under air quality this weekend. Michigan and Wisconsin advisories are currently in place. In northern Minnesota, residents have been warned smoke could reach levels "unhealthy for everyone", while the rest of the state faces air quality warnings for sensitive groups. That alert runs through Monday evening. Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record in 2023, when more than 42 million acres (17.3m hectares) burned. Fires happen naturally in many parts of the world, including in Canada. But climate change is making the weather conditions needed for wildfires to spread more likely, according to the UN's climate body. Extreme and long-lasting heat draws more and more moisture out of the ground and vegetation. More hot, dry weather forecast as Canada battles wildfires Four ways climate change worsens extreme weather
BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Military aircraft evacuates residents from Canada wildfire
A military aircraft and helicopters are being used to evacuate residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba from fast-moving have already evacuated western Canada, particularly the central prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as firefighters face growing flames and hot, dry weather predictions in the coming days. Dense smoke from the fires - of which there are more than 180 according to officials - has spread across Canada and into parts of the US. Both Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared states of emergency for the next month and asked for international help in fighting the fires. Large parts of Alberta and British Columbia have also ordered evacuations as the fires spread. The evacuation of residents of the northern First Nations community of Pukatawagan, is a "rapidly evolving situation", a Manitoba official told the BBC. Canadian Armed Forces, Manitoba Wildfire Service and Manitoba's Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team have been using a military aircraft and helicopters to bring people to safety from the northern community in Manitoba. As of Friday, more than 2,000 people still needed to be transported out of Pukatawagan. In Flin Flon, a city of 5,000 in Manitoba, only firefighters and support workers are left in the town. In Manitoba, there are a total of 25 fires burning, according to the province's fire situation report, with 10 classified as out of Manitoba is facing the harshest conditions, other provinces are also dealing with worsening wildfires. In Saskatchewan, there are 16 wildfires burning as of Saturday, with seven classified as not contained. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) classified conditions in the province as Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada based in Winnipeg, told the BBC that the forecast for both provinces is not a cold front is expected to hit some parts of Saskatchewan, it will not bring relief to the regions where fires are burning. "The bad news about this cold front is it's going to be windy," said Ms Desjardins, adding that the wind, coupled with the heat and lack of rain, are prime conditions for wildfire from the fires has also left an estimated 22 million Americans under air quality this weekend. Michigan and Wisconsin advisories are currently in place. In northern Minnesota, residents have been warned smoke could reach levels "unhealthy for everyone", while the rest of the state faces air quality warnings for sensitive groups. That alert runs through Monday experienced its worst wildfire season on record in 2023, when more than 42 million acres (17.3m hectares) burned. Fires happen naturally in many parts of the world, including in climate change is making the weather conditions needed for wildfires to spread more likely, according to the UN's climate and long-lasting heat draws more and more moisture out of the ground and vegetation.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Manitoba to implement new restrictions as wildfires continue to burn out of control
Smoke from wildfires in northern Manitoba has prompted three First Nations to send hundreds of vulnerable residents south. A wildfire burns in northern Manitoba as seen from a helicopter surveying the situation, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski The Manitoba Wildfire Service is increasing fire and travel restrictions throughout the province in an effort to combat the current wildfire situation. The province said in it's latest fire bulletin Thursday that 'human activity continues to significantly contribute to Manitoba's current wildfire situation.' With that, the service will be implementing Level 3 restrictions for all 22 burn areas in the province starting at 8 a.m. on Friday. The newest restrictions would mean all hiking trails and water routes are closed, all burn permits are cancelled and no other permits will be issued, camping is restricted to developed campgrounds, boats are only allowed at developed shorelines, and lodge access is only allowed at main lodges. The local conservation officers also has discretion for travel permits for industrial operations on non-designated or unrecognized roads, the province said. The Level 3 restrictions will be in place until further notice. A full list of the province's burn areas can be found online. Along with the new restrictions the province shared the state of emergency will be in effect until June 26. The province also announced Bakers Narrows Provincial Park campground is now closed and all campers need to leave the campground by 8 p.m. There continues to be 22 wildfires burning in Manitoba and there have been 103 fires in 2025.
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
‘These incidents don't need to happen': Sask. officials warn residents not to fly personal drones near wildfires
Provincial officials are highlighting the dangers of using drones around wildfires as crews continue to battle blazes across northern Saskatchewan. 'Immediately upon a wildfire being identified, the airspace around it is automatically restricted from any air operations without authority,' Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) VP of operations Steve Roberts told reporters Thursday. The warnings come after a personal drone near Flin Flon, Man. forced crews to ground a water bomber, impacting efforts to fight an uncontained large wildfire which jumped the Saskatchewan border. Kristen Hayward, assistant deputy minister with Manitoba Wildfire Service, confirmed the incident during a press conference alongside Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. 'Unfortunately, aircraft had to be grounded off that fire [Tuesday] as well due to a drone incursion in the airspace over the fire,' Hayward said. 'You got a community of thousands of people who's on the verge of evacuation, and one of the reasons is because we couldn't fly water bombers in the area,' Kinew said. 'Putting your drone up there and getting a video that you can share is simply not worth it.' The Manitoba government told CTV News the drone issue was in Saskatchewan, which was confirmed by the City of Flin Flon — a border community that spans both provinces. Hayward added that it is 'disappointing' people are not hearing the message that operating a drone near a wildfire can impede efforts to battle the flames. According to Transport Canada, 'flying a drone over or near a wildfire without permission increases the risk that a firefighting aircraft will collide with the drone.' 'If a drone is spotted in the area, emergency response teams need to ground their operations, which puts lives at risk,' the federal agency added. As personal drones become more popular, so too does the danger. Earlier this year, a drone struck the wing of a water bomber from Quebec fighting wildfires in Los Angeles. The L.A. County Fire Department said the plane, known as Quebec 1, was damaged after it was struck by a civilian drone on Jan. 9 over the city's Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, where dozens of residential blocks were reduced to smouldering rubble. 'Quebec 1 sustained wing damage and remains grounded and out of service. There were no reported injuries,' the fire department said in a social media statement. The damage forced the tanker to be taken out of service. Officials in Saskatchewan don't want to see it happen again. 'We have a lot of dedicated pilots and individuals trying to suppress and protect communities,' SPSA President Marlo Pritchard said. 'These incidents don't need to happen.' Federal regulators add operators could face serious penalties, including fines and/or jail time, if they break the rules. - With files from Milan Lukes and The Canadian Press.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
T2 Metals Provides Update on Fire Situation at Sherridon VMS Project, Manitoba
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2025) - T2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: TWO) (OTCQB: TWOSF) (WKN: A2DR6E) ("T2" or the "Company") provides an update regarding the wildfire situation in the vicinity of its Sherridon copper-gold-zinc Project located near Flin Flon, Manitoba. The Company is actively monitoring the evolving wildfire situation in the region. Recent reports from the Manitoba Wildfire Service indicate that there are active fires very near the community of Sherridon and the Company's mineral concessions. The safety of our personnel, contractors, and the local community is T2 Metals' paramount concern. As a precautionary measure and in adherence to community evacuation measures, T2 Metals has temporarily suspended field activities at its Sherridon project site. This measure enables continuous monitoring of the situation and ensures all personnel are safe and accounted for. The Company has clear communication channels with the Manitoba Wildfire Service and local authorities to receive real-time updates and guidance. Mark Saxon, CEO of T2 Metals Corp. said, "Our thoughts are with the community of Sherridon, the Kiciwapa Cree Nation and other individuals affected by the wildfires across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The safety of our team and the residents of Sherridon is our top priority and we remain in close contact with the community. Field operations will resume as soon as it is safe and advisable to do so. We anticipate minimal long-term impact on our exploration schedule or loss of property, given the proactive measures taken." About T2 Metals Corp (TSX.V: TWO) (OTCQB: TWOSF) (WKN: A2DR6E) T2 Metals Corp is an emerging copper and precious metal company enhancing shareholder value through exploration and discovery. The Company continues to target under-explored areas, including the Sherridon, Lida, Cora and Copper Eagle projects where post-mineralization cover masks areas of high geological prospectivity in the vicinity of major mines. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, "Mark Saxon" Mark SaxonPresident & CEO For further information, please contact: 1305 - 1090 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V7info@ Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information set out in this news release constitutes forward-looking information. Forward looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based upon the opinions and expectations of management of the Company as at the effective date of such statements and, in certain cases, information provided or disseminated by third parties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, and that information obtained from third party sources is reliable, they can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such risks include uncertainties relating to exploration activities. When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
