Manitoba Wildfires Kill 2, Force Over 1,000 to Flee as 124,000 Hectares Burn Near Lac du Bonnet and Bird River

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Two people died in Manitoba wildfires when emergency crews couldn't reach them until Wednesday morning due to dangerous conditions.

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The Lac du Bonnet fire alone has consumed 4,000 hectares, forcing over 1,000 residents to abandon their homes as flames spread rapidly.

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Near Bird River, a monster blaze has already devoured nearly 100,000 hectares - an area larger than New York City.

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"We're not seeing a typical fire season anymore," warns Manitoba Wildfire Service - these massive fires are arriving a month early.

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Liberty Des Roches-Dueck watched her family's 45-year lake resort legacy face its biggest threat: "I have been waiting for this to happen."

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Joe Hnatishin had mere hours to activate sprinklers before evacuating Wallace Lake Lodge - fires were just three miles away.

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Six local emergencies declared across Manitoba as 24 active wildfires burn simultaneously throughout the province.

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Complete evacuations ordered for provincial parks, three northern communities, and 24 cottage subdivisions across the province.

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Highway 313 checkpoints now block access to fire zones where dangers include active hot spots and downed power lines.

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Whiteshell Provincial Park forced to close while Manitoba Hydro scrambles to protect critical infrastructure and restore power.

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How important is this achievement? Project leader Xu Hongjie stated they "seized the tortoise's chance" in the global nuclear race—slow but steady progress winning in the end.

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Officials urge residents to follow evacuation orders immediately - wildfire conditions can change in minutes, not hours.

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