There have been no structure fires in the city located nearly 645 kilometers (400 miles) northwest of the provincial capital of Winnipeg as of Saturday morning, but officials worry that a change in wind direction could bring the fire into town.

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

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