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flag Manitoba’s wildfire crisis, fueled by staffing shortages and outdated equipment, forced 32,000 evacuations and sparked a government review.

flag 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. flag A union report cites severe staffing shortages, with vacancy rates exceeding 70%, low wages, outdated equipment, inadequate training, and unsafe working conditions, including worn protective gear and reliance on fax machines. flag Workers reported being overworked, undertrained, and deployed without proper safety protocols. flag The government has launched a wildfire response review, with phase two to include frontline input. flag Without systemic reforms, officials warn future seasons will remain dangerously unprepared.

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