Wildfires have forced another 1,000 people to flee their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is under a state of emergency.

Wildfires have forced between 10,000 and 15,000 people from their homes throughout Saskatchewan in recent days.

Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes, while Saskatchewan's RCMP laid charges against alleged fire-starters.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says two individuals have been arrested and charged in relation to two wildfires at a press conference on Friday. So far, 24 wildfires remain active across the province,

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a news conference that two people have been charged with setting wildfires. He said one of them was charged in relation to a fire around La Ronge, which has forced 7,000 people to flee their homes. “The RCMP have informed us that they have now charged a couple of individuals,” Moe said.

Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching all the way to Europe.

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band ordered evacuations from more of its communities as wildfires moved dangerously close Thursday.

If you are in Saskatoon, you can register in-person by visiting the Cosmo Civic Centre, located at 3130 Laurier Drive. Review the step-by-step Canadian Red Cross Guide to Wildfire Recovery for information on what to do when you return home after wildfires.

Saskatchewan provincial fire officials say the abilities of federal firefighters from the military are limited and usually only brought in to battle blazes that are contained.

Saskatchewan Broadcasters unite for province-wide radiothon supporting wildfire evacuees As wildfires continue to displace families and threaten communities across Saskatchewan, broadcasters from across the province are coming together for a united day of action — a province-wide Radiothon in support of the Canadian Red Cross and wildfire evacuees,

In an ominous reminder of the summer of 2023, Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, smoke from the wildfires has been impacting air quality in several US states. The smoke has also billowed across the Atlantic and caused hazy skies in parts of western Europe.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces calls for military involvement as wildfires continue to sweep the province. Saskatchewan is battling 18 active wildfires, forcing between 10,000 to 15,000 residents from their homes.