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Manitoba’s wildfire crisis, fueled by staffing shortages and outdated equipment, forced 32,000 evacuations and sparked a government review.
Manitoba firefighters faced extreme challenges during the province’s worst wildfire season in 30 years, with over 2 million hectares burned, 32,000 evacuees, and a $1.6 billion deficit.
A union report cites severe staffing shortages, with vacancy rates exceeding 70%, low wages, outdated equipment, inadequate training, and unsafe working conditions, including worn protective gear and reliance on fax machines.
Workers reported being overworked, undertrained, and deployed without proper safety protocols.
The government has launched a wildfire response review, with phase two to include frontline input.
Without systemic reforms, officials warn future seasons will remain dangerously unprepared.
La crisis de incendios forestales en Manitoba, alimentada por la escasez de personal y equipos obsoletos, obligó a 32.000 evacuaciones y provocó una revisión por parte del gobierno.