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Ontario Wildfires Spark Cross-Border Tensions | Winnipeg News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford fires back at U.S. politicians blaming Canada for wildfire chaos, highlighting 191 active fires—including the massive Thunder Bay 36 blaze that’s scorched 319,000 hectares—and stressing Canada’s past support during U.S. disasters. As over a dozen communities evacuate and the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation is left in ruins, calls grow for more funding and better coordination. Despite criticism, federal officials praise Canadian-ontario teamwork, while First Nation leaders voice frustration over lack of warning. With smoke blocking assessments and shelters overflowing…
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