Multiple communities in northwestern Ontario ordered to evacuate due to wildfires
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Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Northwestern Ontario, Canada
July 13, 2026
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Evacuation orders issued for Armstrong, Whitesand First Nation, Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, and others. Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are exacerbating the situation. Thunder Bay has implemented cooling measures for vulnerable populations. 128 confirmed wildfires were reported as of Monday night.
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