Forest fires rage in Canada: thousands of people forced to evacuate.

Large forest fires are spreading in Canada, forcing more than 17,000 people to evacuate in Manitoba province. This is reported by 'Glucom' citing Reuters.

The Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, named this 'the largest evacuation in the memory of many residents.'

The fires have affected over 491,000 acres in Manitoba, which is significantly larger than usual for this Time of year. The Manitoba government has already declared a state of emergency to mobilize additional resources and take necessary measures to extinguish the fire and assist affected citizens.

Help from the Canadian government

The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, expressed his support for Manitoba and stated that the federal government is ready to help in combating the forest fires. He also noted that the government is monitoring the situation and is prepared to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of citizens.

Consequences in Alberta

In the neighboring province of Alberta, the forest fires have severely impacted some companies. Cenovus Energy announced layoffs at the Foster Creek site, while Aspenleaf Energy suspended oil production due to fires near Swan Hills.

In total, Canada has recorded over 160 forest fires, with 83 spreading uncontrollably. Smoke from the fires is drifting south, worsening air quality in some U.S. cities such as Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit.

The forest fires in Manitoba have caused a large-scale evacuation of the population and serious consequences for some companies in Alberta province. The Canadian government expresses support for those affected and continues to fight the fire.