Hundreds airlifted by Hercules aircraft as wildfire threatens northern Ontario First Nation / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:22 pm permalink
Escalating wildfires in northern Ontario have forced hundreds to abandon their homes, seeking refuge in hotels as emergency crews battle the blaze. The dramatic evacuations capture a community under siege by nature, with high temperatures and unpredictable conditions turning local escape routes into impromptu disaster zones.
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