Weatherhood B.C.

The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has extended its emergency support services to residents evacuated from the blaze.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city of Flin Flon is virtually deserted as wildfires continue to rage in his province.

DAWSON CREEK — Shelley Calliou of the Kelly Lake Cree Nation said it was "surreal" how fast a wildfire threatening the community in northeast British Columbia moved. She said she was told by the RCMP at 6 p.m.

Climate change has locked in at least 75% of glacier loss in Western Canada and U.S., raising concerns for downstream environments, electricity generation and the wider economy.

CALGARY — Crews battling a fire in northern Alberta are now safe after losing radio contact and took shelter from a runaway wildfire that's inching closer to the community.

TORONTO — Hudbay Minerals Inc. says its non-essential staff in the Flin Flon, Man., area are evacuating because of wildfires in the region.

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.

The Skarleth Lake fire is estimated at 1.3 hectares in size and is being held as of Thursday afternoon.

Provided the timing is right, locals may see a colourful display.