Manitoba wildfires: Officials warn ‘fake news’ is harming response efforts / Global

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 7:21 pm

Officials in Manitoba are battling intense wildfire conditions amid a surge of online misinformation that is hampering coordinated response efforts. Retired conservation experts with firefighting experience have volunteered their help—yet remain sidelined—while emergency crews struggle to manage evacuations and safety protocols. The public is urged to verify sources before sharing wildfire updates.

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Smoke from wildfires burning in three provinces is spreading into the U.S. Upper Midwest, stirring memories of the severe pollution that drifted south from Canada two years ago during its worst fire season on record.

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citynews.ca / Wildfire-hit areas in Manitoba, Saskatchewan not expected to get much rain

Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren’t expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days. More than 30,000 people in those provinces have been forced to leave their homes as wildfires threaten their communities. Saskatchewan Premier Scott…

thestar.com / Wildfire-hit areas in Manitoba, Saskatchewan not expected to get much rain

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globalnews.ca / First Nations leaders in Manitoba call for more firefighting equipment

"It's like trying to fight a fire with a water pistol. That's what our leaders were faced with," MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee said at a press conference Tuesday.

winnipegfreepress.com / Retired conservation staff eager to help, but the call never comes

A retired Manitoba Conservation manager, who has firefighting expertise, said he and five other retirees have offered to pitch in with the wildfire battle, but they’ve been ignored. “We have […]

globalnews.ca / Manitoba wildfires: Officials warn ‘fake news’ is harming response efforts

Online misinformation about Manitoba's wildfires is hindering emergency crews. Officials urge everyone to verify sources before sharing any fire-related updates.

winnipegfreepress.com / Where to donate, how to volunteer to help wildfire evacuees

Wildfires are forcing more than 17,000 Manitobans out of their homes and into temporary shelters in Winnipeg and beyond. Several organizations are accepting donations, co-ordinating volunteers and distributing supplies. Here’s […]

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