Hundreds of firefighters, helicopters and water bombers have been battling wildfires in northern Ontario.
ONTARIO - More than 180 wildfires are burning across northern Ontario.
Hundreds of firefighters, helicopters and water bombers are battling the flames. In a video posted yesterday, Premier Doug Ford thanked the help that has arrived from Alberta and the Yukon
Ford also pledged his support for those affected yesterday. He said the province will spare no expense when it comes to protecting people and supporting firefighting efforts.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is ready to provide whatever assistance is required, and it's working closely with provincial, municipal and Indigenous leaders.
Evacuation orders have been issued for Armstrong, Collins, Whitesand, Gull Bay, Lac La Croix and Lac des Mille Lacs First Nations and officials say say all known residents have been accounted for.
The wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality conditions in southern Ontario, and you can read more about that online here.
Ontario is sparing no expense to protect the people and communities impacted by the northern forest fires.
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 15, 2026
I want to thank the personnel from here in Ontario and across Canada who are working tirelessly to keep us safe.
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