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Northern Ontario Fires Prompt Large-Scale Evacuations, Destroy Homes in First Nation
Residents fled by boat as officials ordered evacuations and closed highways while fires continued to threaten several northern communities.
- Wildfires have forced mandatory evacuations for four First Nations in Northern Ontario, with Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, also known as Collins First Nation, being engulfed by fast-moving flames.
- Ontario forest fire officials reported 148 active wildland fires in the northwest region as of Tuesday evening, including 69 fires that remain out of control and 26 newly discovered blazes.
- Collins First Nation Chief Helen Paavola said residents fled on boats as fire neared homes, while a CN Rail crew was evacuated after flames surrounded their train near Armstrong.
- Evacuated Gull Bay First Nation members face a housing shortage in Thunder Bay, where the community council stated, 'there are simply no vacant hotel rooms,' forcing residents to seek private accommodations.
- NDP member Sol Mamakwa criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford, stating, 'The situation is unprecedented,' and calling for every possible measure to keep communities safe.
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Northern Ontario fires prompt large-scale evacuations, destroy homes in First Nation
Forest fires in northwestern Ontario have devastated several communities, forcing widespread evacuations and destroying homes and buildings in one First Nation as harrowing wildfire videos and images emerge on social
·Peterborough, Canada
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