An aerial view of Fort Frances 4 wildfire. Image: Carney McConnachie, AFFES Air Attack Officer, Ontario Forest Fires Facebook page
Two more First Nations are being evacuated because of forest fires.
A massive wildfire near the Deer Lake First Nation means the band is planning a complete evacuation of the community.
The forest fire has been mapped at 7,500 hectares.
Meanwhile, the Webequie First Nation has announced a phase one evacuation.
That includes elders, children and residents with medical conditions due to Nipigon#5 which has expanded to cover 1,200 hectares.
About 400 people are being evacuated to Barrie over the next day or so.
Webequie’s leadership declared a State of Emergency yesterday in response to the smoke and shifting wind conditions.
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