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Questions Raised About Ontario's Response to Northwester Wildfires
First Nations leaders and Ontario's opposition are raising concerns about the province's wildfire response, saying communities in northwestern Ontario weren't given enough information as fires moved closer. Leaders from White Sand First Nation say they felt forced to take matters into their own hands, pushing for an evacuation as the fire approached the community. As firefighting efforts continue, leaders say they want a larger role in emergency planning and decision-making, while volunteers across the region continue supporting evacuees. Community leaders say their residents helped save homes and critical infrastructure, and they're now calling for governments to work more closely with First Nations during future emergencies.
