Canada Wildfire: Multiple Deaths! One Day Burns 100,000 Hectares of Land! Thousands Evacuate紧急撤离

Port of Vancouver Prairie Mid-May has arrived, and although Canada's hot summer hasn't started yet, the weather is already getting warmer. It is worth noting that due to special weather conditions, parts of Manitoba and northwestern Ontario have entered the wildfire season ahead of time. The fire area has reached 100,000 hectares, forcing thousands of local residents to evacuate multiple times, and raging wildfires have even resulted in two deaths!   Currently, some areas in Manitoba have begun evacuating personnel due to wildfires, and several provincial parks have been placed under emergency status. Wildfires have affected tens of thousands of hectares of land in the region. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police clearly confirmed this afternoon (Wednesday) that two bodies, one male and one female, were found near Wendigo Road in Lac du Bonnet. Police stated in a subsequent press conference that although the identities of the deceased cannot be confirmed until autopsy results are available, they know that they died due to being trapped by wildfires.   Authorities stated that due to the extremely urgent situation of the wildfires yesterday afternoon, rescuers did not arrive at the scene until this morning. It was reported that the fire suddenly broke out the previous night, and due to changes in wind direction, the local government extended the evacuation order seven times. As of now, 800 to 1,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes. There are currently no other reports of missing persons due to wildfires, but "significant structural damage" has occurred around the Wendigo Beach area. Some utility poles and wires have been destroyed, causing power outages. People must first repair these facilities before they can return to normal life. According to the latest estimates, the fire area has exceeded 100,000 hectares, and residents in multiple affected communities have been evacuated. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police stated in a press release that additional police forces have been dispatched to the Lac du Bonnet area to assist with evacuations and provide necessary support to local authorities. This includes a team of 12 trained officers from the search and rescue department. They have set up roadblocks at multiple points along Highway 313, allowing only emergency personnel to pass through. Evacuees must register at the Lac du Bonnet Community Hall on McArthur Avenue. Anyone who leaves the area without registering should call 204-345-2860 to complete the registration. Additionally, the Manigotagan River Provincial Park area is also under emergency status, and White Shell Provincial Park has been ordered to evacuate to deal with uncontrolled wildfires in the Ontario border region.  At present, temperatures have dropped slightly, but the wildfires continue to burn. People are concerned that new winds coming from the north rather than the south may push the fire back toward Highway 313, and "major structural losses" have already occurred in the Wendigo area. Authorities are still uncertain about the extent of property damage in the fire area. Government officials said, "It spread too quickly. It’s spreading, it’s been a tough day." Kristin Hayward of Manitoba Emergency Management Organization recently stated that the wildfires near Lac du Bonnet are just one of the 24 wildfires currently raging within the province, and the fires remain out of control. "We are dealing with... very challenging weather conditions. It’s hot, dry, and windy, and we expect this situation to persist," she said, adding that although weather forecasts show some rainfall is expected, it is clearly insufficient. Local electricity has been interrupted, and some utility poles and wires on the ground have been burned in certain areas. Manitoba Hydro announced that due to the fire situation, it will shut down the Slave Falls and Pointe du Bois power stations. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has also expressed condolences for the incident on social media platforms.  Higher Temperatures Expected in Greater Vancouver This Summer Although the current weather conditions in BC are stable, it is worth noting that the long-term weather forecast for Greater Vancouver shows that temperatures throughout the summer will be higher than average, and the weather will become increasingly dry. This means that everyone needs to prepare for heat prevention in advance. Meteorologist Lisa Ervin from Environment Canada told Vancouver Is Awesome that weather models indicate that temperatures for the remainder of May will be higher than the seasonal average.  According to historical meteorological data from Environment Canada, the average maximum temperature is 17 degrees Celsius, and the average minimum temperature is 8 degrees Celsius. Ervin pointed out that the weather forecast for May covers the average of daytime high temperatures and nighttime low temperatures for the month, meaning it does not display individual weather events or anomalies, but instead indicates overall trends. This warming trend is expected to continue into the first month of June, with both Canadian and international meteorological models showing a "moderate" signal. "The signals for July and August will strengthen to moderate to strong, with more noticeable warm signals." In addition, precipitation signals for the entire month of May show that there are "slightly dry signs" in parts of the southern BC coast, but external support for this is not necessarily obtained. For the summer (June to August), Environment Canada currently has no precipitation forecast. However, based on past summer conditions, BC must be very vigilant against the occurrence of wildfires. Original article: [Link](https://www.toutiao.com/article/7504844682757800482/) Disclaimer: This article represents the views of the author alone. Feel free to express your opinions by clicking the "Top/Downvote" buttons below.