Around 1,800 evacuated due to Ontario wildfires, says Premier Doug Ford
Ford says Ontario is in desperate need of support as 56 wildfires remain uncontrolled and 1,800 residents are evacuated.
- As of Monday, Premier Doug Ford reported 190 wildland fires burning across Ontario, with 56 out of control, marking his first public plea for emergency aid this season.
- President Donald Trump threatened to tariff Canada over smoky skies, claiming "our air has been poisoned," while Ford dismissed the threats on CNN Monday as a "bunch of rubbish."
- Thirteen communities, including Collins First Nation, have evacuated over 1,800 residents, with smoke degrading air quality across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and Indiana.
- Despite diplomatic tensions, Ford stressed Ontario remains willing to send emergency crews across the border, citing past support during the 2024 North Carolina hurricane.
- With 548 fires recorded this season—a significant increase from 371 by this time in 2025—the province has requested federal support following contributions from Alberta and Yukon.
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More Than 1,800 People Evacuated as Wildfires Sweep Across Northern Ontario
More than 1,800 people have been evacuated from their homes as wildfires continue to burn across large swathes of northern Ontario, according to Premier Doug Ford. Ontario currently has 190 active wildland fires that have burned roughly 735,000 hectares of land, according to Ford, who noted that 56 of the fires were categorized as not under control, 112 were under observation, six were being held, and 16 were under control. “As I’ve said from th…
Ontario Wildfires Force Evacuation of 1,800 Residents
Nearly 1,800 people have been evacuated as wildfires continue to spread across northern Ontario, prompting officials to consider additional evacuation orders. According to the report, almost 200 fires are burning across the region, with 13 communities either fully evacuated or in the process of evacuating as emergency crews work to contain the blazes.The report said prolonged heat and dry conditions have intensified this year's wildfire season, …
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