Northern Ontario Wildfires Force Hundreds to Evacuate
- Worsening wildfires in northwestern Ontario forced hundreds of residents, including 400 from Webequie First Nation, to evacuate by late May 2025.
- The evacuations began after Webequie and Deer Lake First Nations declared states of emergency due to fires burning near their communities and threatening residents.
- Authorities prioritized vulnerable groups for Phase 1 evacuation and arranged comprehensive support in Simcoe County, with local services, health care, and education included.
- Barrie's deputy fire chief Eric MacFadden said evacuees were expected to start arriving "as soon as maybe Monday morning," while 16 active fires persisted in the Northwest Region.
- Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness, worked closely with Indigenous leaders and community stakeholders to facilitate evacuation procedures and ensure public safety amid ongoing wildfire threats and smoke conditions.
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