Northern Manitoba First Nation evacuates as wildfire burns nearby – Global News

August 14, 2024

A northern Manitoba First Nation is being evacuated as a nearby wildfire threatens to edge closer to the community because of wind.

The Canadian Red Cross says it is supporting the evacuation of Bunibonibee Cree Nation, formerly known as Oxford House.

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The wildfire is estimated to be 10 kilometres south of the community and roughly 57 square kilometres in size.