Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

Northwestern Ontario First Nation still facing fire threat despite cooler weather

While most residents of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations have been evacuated, some are choosing to stay in the community despite a serious threat from a nearby forest fire, the chief said.

Canada’s melting ice roads leave First Nations stranded, sparking fights over mining and road funding

Winter roads that serve as essential supply routes for more than 50 remote First Nations communities in northern Canada are rapidly becoming unreliable as climate change thaws the frozen ground earlier each year.Hilary Beaumont reports for Grist and Indiginews.In short:More than 56,000 people across 50+ First Nations depend on winter ice roads, but warming temperatures have shortened the window for travel and transport, forcing expensive alterna…

Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

Wildfires have forced more than 800 residents to evacuate their northwestern Ontario First Nation.

Ontario First Nation threatened by multiple wildfires forced to evacuate over 800 residents

More than 800 residents of the Wabaseemoong Independent Nation in Ontario have been evacuated due to wildfires encroaching on the community.

Wildfires force more than 800 to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation

Wildfires have forced more than 800 residents to evacuate their northwestern Ontario First Nation.

Evacuation Warning Issued Near Mt. Shasta as Spring Wildfire Grows

Mt, Shasta, California– Authorities issued an evacuation warning Monday for Zone MTS-6155 in the Mt. Shasta area due to a fast-moving vegetation fire, dubbed the Spring Fire, burning on Spring Hill. The Mt. Shasta Police Department urged residents in the affected zone to prepare to evacuate, citing a potential threat to life and property. Officials advised individuals requiring extra time to evacuate—especially those with pets or livestock—to le…