Manitoba's officials are giving an update on the wildfires burning out of control across the province, forcing thousands out of their homes.

CBC News will livestream the news conference at 12:45 p.m. CT on our website and on CBC Gem.

Manitoba Natural Resources Minister Ian Bushie and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor, Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister for the Conservation Officer Service and Manitoba Wildfire Service, and Christine Stevens, assistant deputy minister for the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, are expected to speak.

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson told CBC News earlier Thursday that worsening air quality has forced five more First Nations in Manitoba to start preparing the evacuation of vulnerable residents with

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