Forest fires in northwestern Ontario: What to know

16-07-2026 15:05 via cbc.ca

Forest fires in northwestern Ontario: What to know

Here's a list of evacuations, closures, and other impacts the fires in northwestern Ontario are having on communities in the region.

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Evacuees' photos show raging wildfire that forced evacuation in northwestern Ontario

Evacuees' photos show raging wildfire that forced evacuation in northwestern Ontario

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Members of First Nation destroyed by northwestern Ontario wildfire helped each other escape by boat

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Fast-moving fires destroy homes in northern Ontario as crews fight flames

Fast-moving fires destroy homes in northern Ontario as crews fight flames

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CN train crew surrounded by flames as wildfires sweep northern Ontario

CN train crew surrounded by flames as wildfires sweep northern Ontario

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CN workers in viral video showing train car surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says

CN workers in viral video of train car surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says

CN workers in viral video of train car surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says

CN workers in viral video of train cab surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says

CN workers in viral video of train cab surrounded by wildfire flames got out safely, railway says

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Train crew escapes one of the many wildfires burning in Ontario

Train crew escapes one of the many wildfires burning in Ontario

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