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Smoke Blankets Much of Manitoba as Week Begins
MANITOBA, JUL 21 – Poor air quality from 122 active wildfires led to event cancellations and forced about 8,200 evacuees into shelters and hotels amid firefighting challenges, officials said.
- On July 20, 2025, thick wildfire smoke blanketed much of Manitoba, causing widespread cancellations and health warnings across the province.
- The smoke resulted from over 120 active wildfires fueled by warm, dry conditions and suppressed firefighting efforts due to poor visibility on July 18–20.
- Due to dense wildfire smoke, organizers canceled the races at Gimli's Sail West event, Bike Winnipeg called off its annual Fancy Women Ride, and poor air quality prompted more than a dozen youth soccer playoff games to be moved indoors.
- Environment Canada assigned an air quality risk index above 10, the highest level, advising the general public to minimize outdoor and strenuous activities to protect vulnerable groups.
- The ongoing smoke exposure disrupted firefighting operations and forced about 8,200 evacuees into hotels and shelters, highlighting urgent needs for better air quality policies and support measures.
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Total News Sources10
Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
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- 78% of the sources lean Left
78% Left
L 78%
C 22%
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