Massive wildfires burning out of control in western and central Canada are forcing thousands to flee. The blazes are also beginning to send hazardous smoke toward major cities in the United States.

Thousands have been forced to evacuate as wildfires spread across Canada. The blaze is also sending hazardous smoke toward the U.S.

Manitoba declared a state of emergency and urged thousands of people in northern and eastern parts of the province to evacuate on Wednesday, as wildfires spread in Central and Western Canada. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said at a news conference that 17,