Wildfire within 1 kilometre of Deer Lake First Nation prompts call for community evacuation

Wildfire multiplies in size, Deer Lake evacuates

DEER LAKE – The wildfire near Deer Lake has been growing rapidly as evacuation proceeds in the fly-in community, a fire information officer said Thursday.

Wildfire within 1 kilometre of Deer Lake First Nation prompts call for community evacuation

Water bombers and bird dog aircraft are responding to a wildfire near Deer Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario, which has prompted leadership to request a community evacuation. Here's what we know about the evolving situation as the region faces high to extreme fire behaviour.

Wildfire threatens Deer Lake First Nation, as Restricted Fire Zone expanded

Community evacuated as fire nears Deer Lake airport

MNR says a forest fire near the First Nation's airport grew quickly to 100 hectares.