Thousands evacuate from fast-moving fires in Canada

A military aircraft and helicopters are being used to evacuate some residents in remote areas.

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A military aircraft and helicopters have been used to evacuate some residents in remote areas as firefighters face growing flames. Hot and dry weather is expected in the coming days.

Dense smoke from the fires - of which there are more than 188 according to officials - has spread across Canada and into parts of the US.

Both Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared states of emergency for the next month and have asked for international help in fighting the fires.

Aerial footage shows massive smoke plumes from Canadian wildfiresIn Saskatchewan, there are 17 wildfires burning as of Saturday, with eight classified as not contained. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) classified conditions in the province as extreme.