Military Evacuates Manitoba Care Home Residents Amid Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire Smoke Prompts Military Evacuation in Manitoba: Seventeen Long-Term Care Residents Airlifted to Safety In a dramatic response to the escalating wildfire situation in Manitoba, the Canadian military stepped in on Tuesday to evacuate seventeen residents of a long-term care facility in Norway House. The residents, many of whom suffer from dementia, were airlifted to Winnipeg for their safety. The decision was made due to concerns about the health impacts of thick smoke from nearby wildfires, even though Norway House itself is not currently under an evacuation order. "This entire operation is making sure those elders are OK," stated Adrienne Arsenault, CBC News chief correspondent, reporting from the scene. The reporter also noted the emotional sacrifice of care workers, many of whom left their own families behind to accompany the residents on the flight. She described the scene at the Norway House airport, where families from Cross Lake, also seeking shelter from the wildfires, were also present. The swift action of the military highlights the growing urgency of the situation and the critical need to protect vulnerable populations during wildfire emergencies. The evacuation provides a powerful illustration of community support and resilience in the face of adversity.