Manitoba First Nation evacuated amid Peguis wildfire crisis

Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:21 am

Severe wildfires near Peguis have forced hundreds to evacuate as local residents contend with rapidly spreading flames and escalating property damage. With emergency services under pressure, authorities are scrambling to safeguard lives in this volatile, high-pressure situation.

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globalnews.ca / Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, 1 home destroyed

Peguis First Nation declared a state of emergency early Sunday evening as nearby wildfires spread over the weekend because of high winds, hot temperatures and dry conditions.

winnipegfreepress.com / Hundreds evacuated because of Peguis wildfires

thestar.com / Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, one home destroyed

PEGUIS FIRST NATION - A First Nation in Manitoba's Interlake region says one home burned down and several garages and outbuildings have been destroyed due to a nearby wildfire.

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