Northwestern Ontario Wildfires Latest: Evacuation order issued for area near Lac des Mille Lacs
A severe wildfire in northwestern Ontario has forced an evacuation order for residents near Lac des Mille Lacs. Premier Doug Ford confirmed that the province is coordinating with federal and provincial partners to provide support and resources to affected communities.
Why it matters
The escalating wildfire situation highlights the increasing impact of climate-related natural disasters on regional infrastructure and public safety.
The evacuation order was issued for an area near the Fort Frances 14 fire, which was just over 55,000 hectares in size and not under control as of Thursday evening.
People in the area of Baril, Bedivere and Windigoostigwan lakes and Lac des Mille Lacs have been told to leave immediately, unless they have a travel permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRF).
A map showing the area affected by the province's latest evacuation order in northwestern Ontario. Anyone in the area has been told to leave immediately, unless they have a travel permit issued by the province. (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry) Overall, there were 129 active fires burning in the region as of Thursday evening, the provincial Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency said.
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