Ontario Indigenous community forced to flee by boat as wildfires ravage Collins First Nation
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Residents of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation (Collins First Nation) fled their smoke-blanketed community by small boats after authorities said there was no immediate danger; the fast-moving fire destroyed homes and essential buildings, highlighting gaps in wildfire preparedness and recognition for near-band communities, while smoke and fire impacts echo across Ontario and evacuees await government support to rebuild and return home.
- Fleeing Canada’s wildfires: They thought there was no immediate danger. Then a wall of smoke arrived CNN
- Wildfires Continue To Burn in Ontario, Canada, Sending Smoke to U.S. Cities The New York Times
- Thousands flee as First Nations bear the brunt of Canada’s wildfires grist.org
- Wildfire tally grows to 191 in northern Ontario CBC
- Evacuation ordered for area south of Lac des Mille Lacs Northwest Ontario News
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