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'Very little time' to flee Manitoba fires

'Very little time' to flee Manitoba fires

CBC15-05-2025
Evacuees Michelle Potter and her daughter Emily Potter recount fleeing the deadly wildfires in Manitoba. 'There's not even any rubble left,' said Michelle. 'It was fearful. It was extremely scary.'
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