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. Alberta wildfires: Shifting winds “dramatically” impacting fire fight

. More than 25,000 people have been forced out of their homes across parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. With more hot, dry weather forecast in the Prairies, there are fears the fire situation may erupt in the coming days ? especially if the winds shift.

. More communities across the Prairies were told on Saturday to evacuate immediately due to the aggressive start to the wildfire season in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The latest numbers show more than 620,000 hectares have been scorched ? an area bigger than Prince Edward Island ? at just the beginning of the season. Hersh Singh reports from Manitoba, where residents in northern regions are being rushed out. And just as Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe declared a provincewide state of emergency, Gates Guarin reports on the dire need of aid as provincial resources are stretched thin.

. he biggest fire in Canada is burning in Saskatchewan. It's happening near the community of Candle Lake, about two hours north of Saskatoon.The fire is over 300-thousand hectares in size. There are 14 other active fires in the province. While the impact of the smoke has been widespread, luckily, none of the fires is burning near any major population centre.

. Manitoba has declared a state of emergency due to extreme wildfire conditions and threats to thousands of people in communities across the north.

. Wildfires force hundreds to evacuate in Ontario and Manitoba

. Wildfires burn across Manitoba as rain offers brief relief and evacuations continue

. The massive wildfire near Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba, has burned over 4,000 hectares and remains classified as out-of-control.But there is a bit of a relief as evacuation orders for some parts of the community have been lifted, allowing residents to return home.

. Two people have died in southern Manitoba, where strong winds and hot temperatures have sparked the rapid growth of wildfires near Lac du Bonnet. As Teagan Rasche reports, the fires have also forced close to 1,000 people from their homes.