Ontario wildfire response criticism from First Nations

First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario have criticized the provincial government's wildfire response, citing inadequate evacuation assistance, communication failures, and lack of emergency alerts. Indigenous leaders are calling for a public inquiry while government officials defend their handling of the crisis.

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