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Officials in Manitoba face challenging wildfire conditions as over 21,000 residents are displaced. Government appeals urge tourists to avoid travel to free up hotel rooms for evacuees while locals navigate the waiting game amid inadequate shelter capacity. Emergency measures remain in effect as fire crews battle spreading blazes.
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