Wildfires Force Evacuations in Northwestern Ontario | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Wildfires are tearing through northwestern Ontario, forcing mass evacuations from communities like Armstrong and Lac La Croix First Nation, with some fleeing by boat clutching only their clothes. Namaygoosisagagun First Nation suffered severe damage as flames raced through homes and buildings. A CN Rail crew was evacuated after their train was surrounded by fire, prompting rail operations to halt — and Armstrong residents were also evacuated Monday night. Evacuees from Gull Bay First Nation are sleeping in cars in Thunder Bay as hotels are full, pleading for help from loved ones. Officials…