Two people lost their lives in a raging wildfire near Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, marking a grim turn in what officials call an unusually early and intense fire season. The tragedy unfolded when dangerous conditions prevented emergency crews from reaching the victims until Wednesday morning. “This has been an incredibly challenging time for the community, and no doubt today’s tragic news will make it even more difficult,” said Superintendent Chris Hastie of Manitoba RCMP’s East District. The fire near Lac du Bonnet, about 115 kilometers northeast of Winnipeg, has now burned through 4,000 hectares. Over 1,000 residents have fled their … Continue reading Manitoba Wildfires Kill 2, Force Over 1,000 to Flee as 124,000 Hectares Burn Near Lac du Bonnet and Bird River