Wildfires Spark Evacuations Across North America

Wildfires have erupted across northeast British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta, and North Carolina, prompting states of emergency, evacuations, and significant property loss. In Manitoba, First Nations communities including Kinonjeoshtegon and Peguis have suffered home losses and mass evacuations, with emergency centers coordinating relief efforts. Alberta's Sturgeon County has seen a rapidly expanding wildfire destroy at least one home and force evacuation preparations. In northeast British Columbia, fires near Fort St. John have led to evacuations, infrastructure damage, and disrupted communications and travel. Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina, is also experiencing evacuations as a forest fire remains only partially contained due to high winds. Authorities across all affected regions urge residents to comply with evacuation orders and stay updated as firefighting operations continue.