Wildfires burn across Manitoba as rain offers brief relief and evacuations continue

Rain is offering some relief in Manitoba as officials battle 16 active wildfires across the province. The largest fire, near Nopiming Provincial Park, has scorched nearly 100,000 hectares. Southeastern Manitoba faces new travel and fire restrictions, and Whiteshell Provincial Park remains under a state of emergency. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham joined Global News to share an update as evacuations continue and the death toll rises to two.

• Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place