Latest news Fires blaze out of control across much of Canada
Dangerous forest fires continue to spread in large parts of Canada. Of more than 120 blazes across the country, about half were burning out of control, according to the latest national forest fire report.
31.05.2025, 14:30
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Following the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, residents in the westernmost provinces of Alberta and British Columbia have now also been called upon to move to safety from the affected areas.
There have also been isolated fires in the province of Ontario in the middle east. According to the Canadian newspaper "Globe and Mail", thousands of people were affected by the evacuations.
Exceptional drought conditions and winds had encouraged the development and spread of forest fires. "Pray for rain", Manitoba's Premier Wab Kinew called on the population, according to broadcaster CBC.
However, significant rainfall that could help extinguish the flames is not yet in sight. The province of Manitoba had already declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and asked for international help.
A state of emergency has also been declared in neighboring Saskatchewan due to the extent of the fires. Even though forest fires occur every year in Canada, particularly between May and September, Saskatchewan's head of government Scott Moe believes the situation is worse than ever before.
