‘A very serious situation’: Manitoba provides update on wildfires

The Manitoba government is set to provide an update on the wildfire situation as fires continue to burn across the province.

Premier Wab Kinew, who declared a state of emergency earlier this week, will speak to the media Friday at 2 p.m. local time from the Manitoba Legislative Building.

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