Wildfires force evacuation in Ontario First Nation community
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 3:20 pm
Over 800 residents were forced to evacuate from a northwestern Ontario First Nation amid raging wildfires that have left communities scrambling for safety. Local emergency declarations underscore the urgency as officials battle not only the flames but also the logistical challenges of protecting a vulnerable population.
'We literally had hours to evacuate because the Kenora fire literally sprang up without anyone knowing,' chief says
Wildfires have forced more than 800 residents to evacuate their northwestern Ontario First Nation.
Manitoba also declared a state of emergency in one of its provincial parks as that province battles several large fires
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