Massive Fire South of Timmins Still Out of Control

Northern Ontario residents evacuating to Barrie due to wildfire

'With all the variables, we would much rather err on the side of caution instead of reacting to whatever the circumstances will be in a worst-case scenario,' says Mattagami First Nation chief

Mattagami First Nation issues mandatory evacuation order (updated)

While the evacuation was voluntary earlier today, a change in conditions has prompted a new order

Massive fire south of Timmins still out of control

The forest fire season is ramping up in northern Ontario, prompting evacuations in Mattagami First Nation, and where the fire hazard is currently rated extreme across a large area running from Sudbury to Dryden.

Northern First Nation evacuees head to Simcoe County as wildfire rages

'With all the variables, we would much rather err on the side of caution instead of reacting to whatever the circumstances will be in a worst-case scenario,' says chief

Residents evacuated to Barrie amid wildfire in northern Ontario

'With all the variables, we would much rather err on the side of caution instead of reacting to whatever the circumstances will be in a worst-case scenario,' says Mattagami chief

Forest fire north of Sudbury prompts evacuation of Mattagami First Nation

Timmins 9 fire is 460 hectares and burning 14 km west of the First Nation community and 10 km north of Gogama