2 dead in Manitoba wildfire as crews continue to battle major blaze [Video]

Tragedy has struck one Manitoba community as RCMP say two people were found dead in the RM of Lac du Bonnet, believed to be due to injuries suffered in the wildfires that continue to burn.

The bodies of a man and woman were found in the Wendigo Road area and police were aware that the pair had been trapped, but because of extreme conditions on Tuesday, emergency crews were not able to reach the location until Wednesday morning.

“This is truly a tragic event,” said RM of Lac du Bonnet reeve Loren Schinkel. “We’re a very close-knit community here and certainly the family, friends and loved ones that have been impacted by this have our profound sympathies at this news.”

There are no other reports of people unaccounted for in the RM of Lac du Bonnet.

Whiteshell Provincial Park will also be closed on Thursday as of 9 a.m., according …